SENCO

Required to start in September 2017, an inspirational and motivated SENCO (0.5 teaching) to join our outstanding Academy.

Building on our values of resilience, respect, responsibility and curiosity, we are seeking a candidate who will drive and nurture the holistic development of each individual student, challenging them in both their academic progress and the characteristics they hold, so that they can become the compelling individuals of the future.

Colston’s Girls’ School (CGS) is the flagship school of the CGS Trust, a multi-academy Trust formed in 2012 which seeks to provide outstanding education for its pupils. Currently the Trust comprises six schools – CGS, the Dolphin School, Kingfisher School, Fairlawn School, Bannerman Road and Barton Hill – with a vision to expand further over the coming period. Colston’s Girls’ School was recently named as the top performing non-selective school in the South West for GCSE performance in 2015.

We are seeking to appoint a creative and innovative practitioner for the post of SENCO. The successful candidate will have proven leadership skills and qualities and experience in leading provision for children with special educational needs and those with disabilities. Support is available to achieve the necessary SENCO Qualification.

The closing date for applications is 28 March 2017 at 12 Noon.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday 6 April 2017.

Salary – CGST Teacher scale 1-9, £22,242 to £37,233 + 2 Leaders of Learning Points £2,759 (reviewed annually)

CGS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required for the post prior to commencement.

If you have questions about this role, please contact John Whitehead, Acting Head of School Tel: 0117 942 4328, Email: recruitment@colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk.

Application forms and job description can be downloaded from our website at:

http://www.colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk/contact-us/staff-vacancies/