SEND Lead Practitioner/Teacher required from September 2024

We seek a kind and compassionate experienced teacher to join our team at an exciting stage of our development; the successful candidate will have the expertise and determination to assist us with the set up and implementation of our new additionally resourced SEND provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to support with the setup of our new provision. The ARMS unit will eventually serve 12 children with moderate learning difficulties in a brand, new purpose designed unit within the school.

The successful candidate will be pivotal in the design of our new provision including curriculum design, resourcing and staffing.

At Stanburn Primary School we are committed to building a fully inclusive school community with high expectations, a positive ethos and strong values. We aim to develop all pupils as independent learners who are able to take responsibility for their own learning in order to achieve their best and continue “learning without limits”.

We are looking for a candidate who:

·          can demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes highly effective

teaching and learning for children with additional needs;

·          shows commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners; 

·          is passionate about children’s learning and can demonstrate the characteristics

that are required to support SEND children to make progress;

·          knows the importance of developing productive relationships with pupils, parents

and staff;

·          is reflective, open to feedback and driven to keep improving; 

·          is a dedicated team player and has excellent interpersonal skills; 

·          can demonstrate optimism and high expectations for all;

In return we offer:

·          a chance to play a pivotal role in the creation of our additional provision;

·          a passionate and successful school where you will feel well-supported in your role; 

·          a robust induction process; 

·          a carefully planned professional development programme; 

·          a school that is committed to ensuring that every child succeeds; 

·          career enhancement opportunities; 

·          the support of an experienced wider and senior leadership team; 

·          wonderful, well behaved children and dedicated, supportive staff;

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; to arrange, please call 020 89541423

How to apply: Work for Us

Please email completed application form to: recruitment@stanburn.harrow.sch.uk

Closing Date:  Friday 17th May 2024 at noon

Interview: w/c 20th May 2024 

Early applicants may be called for interview before the closing date.

CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, satisfactory references and health check. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Harrow Council aspires to be at the forefront of promoting equality of opportunity as an employer, service provider, procurer of goods and services and a community leader. We aim to tackle all forms of discrimination and achieve equality irrespective of ones: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.