SEMH SENDCo

 SEMH SENDCo

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic SENDCo or aspiring SENDCo to make a difference to our children.

We are looking for someone who is capable of initiating and developing effective strategies which enable our SEND pupils to achieve their very best and who is committed and passionate about their own professional and leadership development.

In return, you will be joining a Medway Hub consisting of three schools, Elaine Primary, Delce Academy and Maundene Primary where there are teams of staff who are committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for its children and staff. The SEMH SENDCo role is an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and forms part of the Inclusion team. We have strong networks including a SEND hub across the schools of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust.  The SEMH SENDCo will have an exciting opportunity to work across our two SEMH Provisions at Elaine Primary and Delce Academy. 

The candidate should be a qualified SENDCo or, for the right candidate, show a willingness to complete the NASENCO award.

We have very high expectations of all staff and children and would expect the successful candidate to share in our vision and belief that success comes from developing a growth mindset which values effort and believes that anything is possible for all our students and staff. 

The successful candidate will:

- Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised SENDCo qualification

- Be a strong leader, who is committed to providing the highest standards of provision for SEND pupils

- Be an excellent practitioner in the primary classroom

- Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional growth

- Embrace opportunities for research and development

- Be passionate about sharing best practice with colleagues across the school and wider trust

Further information about our Trust is available at: https://www.inspirepartnership.co.uk or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ms Dora Indresano, Regional Education Leader at dindresano@inspirepartnership.co.uk

Visits to our schools are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact Siobhan Lindsey, Medway Hub Business Manager on 01634 294817 or slindsey@inspirepartnership.co.uk

Start date:  September 2022

Closing date:  Friday 20th May 2022

Interview date:  w/c 23rd May 2022

We are holding an open evening at Delce Academy on Thursday 12th May 2022 at 5.00pm.

We strongly recommend you book an appointment to visit.

To visit, please contact Mrs Siobhan Lindsey, Regional Business Manager, 01634 294817.

The Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.