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SENCO (part-time)

SENCO (part-time)

Leigh Academy Oaks

Maidstone

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR £2,830
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
21 May 2018

Job overview

About the role:  Oaks Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a SENCO for maternity cover to join us in September 2018, or sooner if available, on a part-time basis (3 days per week).  Reporting to the Principal, you will be responsible for fostering the academic, social, aesthetic, physical and moral development of the students in the Academy.  This includes the implementation of Academy policies; to be aware of and promote at all times the Academy ethos, vision, policies and procedures.

What we are looking for in you:  To be successful you need to be a qualified teacher with experience of SEN related responsibilities.  The successful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about this area of education and possess the ability to lead the provision.  For more information, please consult the Job Description.

We can offer our successful candidate:

  • The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT Academy
  • A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
  • A great environment with excellent resources and facilities
  • A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
  • A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

Working for Oaks Primary Academy:  Oaks Primary is a small academy with approximately 160 pupils on roll and an additional 21 pupils in our Nursery. We are very proud of our school and the hard work and positive attitude of all our pupils and staff. Teaching areas are both safe and well maintained, providing a stimulating working environment for pupils. We are continually striving to improve our facilities in order to enrich our pupils’ experiences.

The teachers and support staff form a very strong team and work closely with the Governing Body and Leigh Academies Trust to promote high standards throughout the Oaks Primary. Parents provide invaluable voluntary support throughout the academy and there is a well-established PTA, which provides a programme of fundraising activities throughout the year.

The academy teaches a broad and balanced curriculum which is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular activities. It is our aim to provide a happy, safe, and caring community, where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals.

Being part of the Leigh Academies Trust:  Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other schools in the local area.  As part of the 'cluster' structure all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources.  It also offers staff better access to career opportunities as the Trust is committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible.  We also want the Trust to be an organisation where people can enjoy teaching and become the type of teacher they aspire to be.  For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.

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About Leigh Academy Oaks

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Oaks Primary is a small academy with approximately 190 pupils on roll and an additional 20 pupils in our Nursery. We are very proud of our school and the hard work and positive attitude of all our pupils and staff. Teaching and learning areas are both safe and well-maintained, providing a stimulating working environment for pupils. We are continually striving to improve our facilities in order to enrich the experiences of our pupils.

The teachers and support staff form a very strong team and work closely with the Governing Body and Leigh Academies Trust to promote high standards throughout Oaks Primary Academy. Parents provide invaluable voluntary support throughout the academy including a programme of fundraising activities throughout the year.

The academy teaches a broad and balanced curriculum which is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular activities. It is our aim to provide a happy, safe, and caring community, where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals.

Principal

Tom Moore

Vison and Values

We aim to create inquiring, lifelong learners who  respect and care for  the world they live in and all those who live in it. OPA learners, of any age, will understand how they are connected to the world  in order to take action to improve  their own lives, and the lives of local and global communities. The curriculum is built upon prior learning, and is designed to be challenging, interesting and motivational to all pupils.

LAT Vision 2030 – Education for a better world

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