SENDCO (Associate Assistant Head)

Apply by:  12 noon on Monday 29th April 2024                                      

Interviews:  Thursday 2nd May 2024

Salary Range:  MPS/UPS (Outer London) + SEN point

Hours: Full time

Contract Term: Permanent         

Job Start:  September 2024                                                                       

Chesterfield is a two-form entry 3-11 primary school in Enfield. We are a fully inclusive school with two ARPs for children with autism. Our school has excellent facilities for children with SEND, including lovely outdoor areas, a soft play and sensory room. We have wonderful children at our school who have a real enthusiasm for learning. We have high expectations and aspirations for our children and for each other which is tangible in and around our school. We do not put a ceiling on achievement and the warm and positive ethos means that children can thrive.

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher and experienced SENDCo or SEND practitioner with the drive and vision to match that of our dedicated senior team, staff and governors. The successful candidate will lead, co-ordinate and evaluate SEND provision in our ARPs and across the school to secure quality first teaching and excellent learning outcomes for all pupils.

We are proud to be part of the Connect Education Trust, a partnership of successful schools in Enfield, North London. Collaboration and support are embedded in the culture of our schools and we are able to offer opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust in order to develop innovative teaching practice to create remarkable futures for all pupils. Staff are the vital ingredient for us and our commitment to the wellbeing and development of staff at all levels is a fundamental priority, therefore we provide opportunities to ensure we value their hard work and dedication and promote a healthy work-life balance. We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters: providing a rich environment in which children can learn and thrive. We can offer:

●     Well-being days

●     Employee support hub

●     Attendance reward scheme

●     Cycle to work scheme

●     Friendly, very supportive and innovative senior teams who are passionate about their schools

●     Dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic staff

●     Wonderful children who are happy and eager to learn

●     A supportive community who are invested in their schools

●     A fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting and forward thinking trust, working in partnership with other schools

To arrange a visit to our school, please contact Sophie Chrysanthou, our Business Support Officer. Completed application forms should also be returned to this address: sophie.chrysanthou@connecteducationtrust.org

In line with recent legislation, applicants must have a command of spoken English that is sufficient to effectively carry out duties of the role.

Connect Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, therefore all employees working within the Trust must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For posts in regulated activity, this will include a barred list check. The Trust also requires consent from applicants to carry out online searches of publicly available information, including social media, prior to interview. The Trust and its schools are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment or is disadvantaged on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, and we welcome applications from all sections of society.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.