SENco

ROLE: SENCo

SCHOOL:   Weston Secondary School 

HOURS: Full time with some teaching responsibility

SALARY: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus SEN Allowance (negotiable subject to relevant  experience)

CLOSING DATE: 11th February 2022

INTERVIEW DATE: 17th February 2022

START DATE: As soon as possible and in line with notice period in pay and conditions

JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:

At Weston Secondary School we believe that all children should be given the opportunity to learn inclusively within the classroom.  

We are seeking a SENCO who can support our team of highly skilled and committed teachers and support staff to achieve this. This role is suited for an outstanding teacher with SENCo experience or willing to achieve the relevant SENCo qualification within the next two years. The role also involves monitoring the use of the Pupil Premium, which is closely linked to our SEND provision. This is a teaching position, and the post-holder will also be expected to teach to a limited timetable.

Now is the time to join our rapidly improving school. We are committed to becoming the centre of our community and a centre of excellence. The school is currently undergoing significant redevelopment through the investment of £5.5 million which will give us a campus to be proud of. If you want to join our hard working team and be part of this incredible journey, then this job is for you.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO: 

• is a passionate and committed practitioner with good SENCO and teaching experience

• has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for raising attainment and expectations

• passionate about developing best practice to support pupils with SEND

• has excellent interpersonal skills and recognises the importance of well-being for every pupil, family and staff member

• has experience of working with a range of SEND pupils and their families.

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes

• In-house Teaching School

• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor 

• Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff

• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service

• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)

• Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy

• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages

• Access to a staff benefits portal through Sodexo and Portsmouth payroll

• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To find out more about this opportunity please visit our school website and download an application pack. Our website address is: www.westonsecondary.org/vacancies or visit www.hamwic.org. Please email your completed application form to HR@westonsecondary.co.uk by midday on the closing date.

Informal visits to the school are welcomed.  Please ring us on 023 8044 7820 or email us at info@westonsecondary.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

SAFEGUARDING:

All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

THE EDWIN JONES PARTNERSHIP

The Edwin Jones Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.