SENCo

We are looking to recruit an passionate SENCO to join our innovative learning community at Springfield Primary School.

Your opportunity

As the SENCO, you will help to shape the future vision of the school, promote excellence, equality and the highest expectations for our children and staff. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of school leaders and educational experts across the primary age range. You will continue to develop the excellent work already embedded by our school leaders. Whether aspiring to be or already qualified as a SENCO, you will be responsible for continuing to develop and lead our SEND provision.

You will be a creative thinker, emotionally intelligent, highly organised and above all, passionate about improving the quality of children’s education.

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School provides an exceptional learning environment where children academically flourish and emotionally thrive. Our innovative, thematic curriculum enables all children to learn well, developing a life-long love of learning. The well-being of children is at the core of all school decisions, nurturing pupils as they develop: kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. Our beautiful grounds and excellent facilities afford children a wealth of new learning experiences, including an array of extra-curricular activities to develop more broadly their skills and wider interests.

Springfield Primary School is an academy within the multi-academy trust, GLF Schools and we work closely with other primary and secondary schools sharing outstanding practice, expertise and resources.

What we are looking for

An individual who has;

• A strong commitment to raising educational attainment for children and young people with SEND, including working with pupils directly and supporting other staff to do so
• A willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge and keep up to date with local and national policy and developments
• Influencing and negotiation skills - to influence school strategy and policy, secure sufficient internal resources, and secure the necessary support from external agencies
• Leadership skills - to inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice, and develop a whole school commitment to supporting pupils with SEND
• Interpersonal skills - for building relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals
• Written communication skills - for writing learning and support plans, reports on pupil progress, and training and guidance for staff
• Empathy and emotional intelligence, for recognising and responding sensitively to, the needs of pupils and parents
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - necessary for analysing school, local and national data and developing appropriate strategies and interventions. 

Why work at Springfield Primary School ?

Our goal is to ensure all children make progress and to develop as independent learners by providing children with a high degree of challenge combined with personalised support. We are committed to providing the very best education for our children within the school we provide exceptional learning environments with a community spirit.

We offer;

• An opportunity to work in a welcoming, friendly environment.
• An opportunity to work with a highly motivated, engaged and supportive leadership team.
• Exceptional CPD opportunities.
• Work life and family friendly policies.

The Details

Start Date: Easter

Salary: GLF MPR (Fringe) plus a TLR

Hours of work: We are willing to explore both part time and full time options to secure the right candidate

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2022

Interview date: TBC