SENCo
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
- £37,313 - £56,157 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS-UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2025
- Apply by:
- 29 June 2025
Job overview
As SENCo, you will be responsible for cultivating an inclusive learning environment throughout the school. You will develop the graduated response at a whole school level to identify and support students with particular learning needs and lead staff
Key Responsibilities
Ensure early identification and support for students with additional needs by embedding the graduated response for literacy, numeracy, language and communication, SEMH, EAL and attendance at a whole school level
Support teachers to differentiate, make class-based adaptations to the curriculum and develop systems to access targeted intervention and specialist support when needed
Monitor the provision of teaching and learning activities and their impact on the progress made by students with SEND, EAL, medical needs, higher attaining students, PP students and LAC, reporting to staff, governors and appropriate agencies
Line manage the Inclusion Team and participate in the staff recruitment process, and coordinate the provision for Child Protection and Safeguarding
Influence whole school teaching and learning policy to ensure inclusive teaching
Identify the training needs of staff and coordinate relevant INSET and CPD
Lead on the strategic direction and development of the school offer for SEND. This is to ensure that:
SEND administration is effective and efficient, including: provision mapping and costing; overseeing and monitoring the quality of information sharing etc.
The SEND register is up-to-date and all staff are aware of the needs of students
Students receive the provision outlined in their EHCP or Statement of SEN, and that these are reviewed annually
A school-based plan is implemented for children identified at SEN Support and this is reviewed termly with a view to apply for an EHCP if needed
Teachers know how to support students and have access to CPD, targeted intervention and specialist support from external agencies (e.g. Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Autism Outreach Services, Sensory Impairment Services, etc.)
A pupil centred approach is promoted, involving pupils and parents, where parents are informed regarding the support in place for their child and this is reviewed termly
A transition plan is agreed to ensure continuity of support and learning when transferring students with SEND between key stages and/or schools
The Academy’s SEN Information Report is reviewed annually, shared with parents and published on the school website
Coordinate the deployment of resources at set out in Statements/EHCPs
Facilitate and coordinate multi-agency input
Teaching Responsibilities
Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets
Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity
Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes
Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning
Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams
Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community
Other
Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour
Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required
This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
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About Ark Oval Primary Academy
Ark Oval is a primary academy that opened in 2011, transitioned from the existing Oval Primary School. It is a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children. We aim to offer a great education in a friendly neighbourhood school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils.
Aims, Vision and Values
At Ark Oval Primary Academy we are committed to giving every pupil the skills and knowledge to fulfil their potential and make their dreams reality. Our values embody the SPIRIT of our school.
- Scholarship. We believe we can make our dreams a reality. We strive for excellence and place achievement at the heart of our school.
- Perseverance. We never give up even when we find it difficult. We know that pushing ourselves makes us better and we can always improve and achieve more.
- Integrity. We are honest with ourselves and with each other. We do the right thing.
- Respect. We treat others as we want to be treated. We are responsible for our conduct and our environment.
- Independence. We are secure in who we are and are confident enough to embrace change and challenge.
- Thankfulness. We are thankful for the opportunity to transform our dreams into goals.
Curriculum
Reception pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
We provide a stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment where children will be motivated to communicate, explore and learn independently. A carefully planned range of activities provides a rich, age-appropriate learning experience across the curriculum.
All children need a firm mastery of English and mathematics as early as possible. Our first priority is to build a secure foundation in literacy and numeracy as the basis for all other learning. Pupils are taught to read, write and work with numbers fluently and confidently. Where pupils need extra support it is provided, to ensure that every child reaches and exceeds nationally expected standards.
We provide a rich curriculum, stimulating new interests and enhancing children's learning experiences. We invite professional artists, actors, writers and musicians into school and offer a range of trips and events to stimulate learning and broaden pupils’ interests and experience.
Specialisms
Ark academies have a special focus on mathematics and we invest in attracting and training the best teachers. Ark Oval Primary is developing a distinctive, world-leading maths curriculum based on the Singapore approach. Our aim is to ensure that every child achieves mastery of mathematics concepts, computational skills, problem solving and application of mathematics to daily life activities. Children learn drawing strategies to solve complex problems and build strong links between objects, pictures, and abstract numbers. We teach mathematics topics in depth, so children understand the “how” as well as the “why”.
Ofsted
Ark Oval Primary Academy was inspected by Ofsted in December 2012 and was graded as "good". Read the full report here.
The Ark network
Ark Oval Primary Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 38 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.
Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/
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