SENCO - 0.6 FTE

The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Catholic Primary Schools, Battersea

Sacred Heart is a vibrant two form inner city Catholic primary school, with an attached ASD base. We are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed SENCO to join our large, friendly team of staff. Our children are lively and a pleasure to teach, they will welcome you wholeheartedly to the Sacred Heart community.

This post does not have class teacher responsibilities but the candidate should be a qualified SENCO or willing to start, the NASENCO award. There will be an extensive handover period with the current post holder.

We are looking for a SENCO who is:

• an outstanding teacher, with a range of experience working with children with complex needs.
• a committed professional who will champion the needs of all SEN pupils.
• experienced in rigorous tracking and monitoring of children’s progress.
• experienced in working within the SEND code of practice.
• an excellent communicator, and who can work positively and sympathetically with families and professionals.
• Confident to report to governors, SLT and external inspection teams.

 

We are looking for someone to maintain the high standard of provision and effective systems currently in place to support our children with SEND.

We can offer:

• a school with fantastic children who are eager to learn.
• a diverse, inner city school with a strong commitment to inclusive practice.
• excellent professional development opportunities.
• a committed staff team with supportive Governors and Parents.

 

Visits are warmly welcomed and car parking facilities are available. We look forward to hearing from you and would encourage you to contact Debbie Bennett (SBM) in the school office.

For further information and to apply please download an application and details from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

Alternatively please contact the school for any further details on 0207223 5611.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email, post or fax.

Closing date: 25 May 2017 at noon

Shortlisting: 25 May 2017

Interviews: 8 June 2017

"The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment."

"The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references."

In the interests of efficiency, economy and the environment, candidates are encouraged to download an application and details from the Wandsworth Council website www.wandsworth.gov.uk/jobs and return it to the school either by email or post.

CVs are not accepted.