SENCO

Ref No 1711

Harris Primary Free School Peckham opened in 2012 to meet the demand for high quality primary school places in Southwark. We are a two-form entry school and now have classes up to Year 4. By growing slowly but steadily, we are able to give every one of our 240 children a great deal of personal attention. We have a superb team of teachers and support staff, all of whom are experts in primary education.

We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring, or qualified, SENCO to help shape and influence our Outstanding academy. We need an inspiring and committed teacher, with Qualified Teacher Status, who is passionate and experienced in working with students with special educational needs (SEN). We will accept applications from experienced and fully qualified SENCOs as well as teachers interested and willing to be trained as a fully qualified SENCO.

The job holder will lead on raising standards of student attainment and progress across the whole curriculum, with particular regard to SEND, LAC, EAL and disadvantaged students. This position would also be the lead Child Protection Officer and Safeguarding Lead for the Academy.

We are looking for:

• an experienced SENCO with a proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of Inclusion and interventions for students with additional educational needs;
• someone committed to raising standards for all students;
• someone with strong leadership and good organisation skills.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to work with Senior Leaders experienced in creating ‘Outstanding Academies’;
• the opportunity to be involved in a new and exciting project;
• a calm, well-disciplined yet positive and innovative learning environment;
• cross curricular and cross Federation experience to develop your career;
• excellent prospects for future promotion;
• a fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best.

Closing Date 06/11/2016
Interviews will be requested as and when applications are received.

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Jennifer Stephenson, Office Manager, on: 0207 394 5700 to arrange a call with the Executive Principal.

To help with your application, please download the Candidate Information Pack, which will give you more information and full details of the responsibilities of the role.

We have taken an innovative approach to our recruitment, by using the power of video. As part of our recruitment process, we may ask you to complete a quick video assessment, giving you a unique opportunity to articulate your application, showcase your personality and tell us why you are interested in this next challenge. We use this alongside your online application form when shortlisting for interview.

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.