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Ark Oval Primary Academy

Croydon

Salary:
Ark MPS/UPS (Outer London) plus SEN TLR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Spring 2023
Apply by:
9 December 2022

Job overview

Ark Oval Primary Academy SENDCo

Location:                Croydon, South London - 5-minute walk from East Croydon Station.

Salary:                      Ark MPS/UPS (Outer London) plus SEN TLR

Working pattern:  Full Time

Contract:                 Permanent

Start date:               Spring 2023

Closing date:          04 January 2023 (Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response).

Interview date:      tbc

Join our vibrant primary school in the heart of East Croydon.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated SENDCo to join our school with high expectations of what all children can achieve, regardless of barriers; someone who believes, as we do, that all children are entitled to access the full richness of a broad and balanced academic and non-academic curriculum, and will thrive upon providing equal opportunity for all.

We will consider candidates who have not worked previously as a SENDCo if they have experience working successfully to support pupils with special education needs and who are ambitious and highly motivated to make a difference. Appropriate training and support will be provided. Similarly, applicants are not currently required to hold a SENDCo qualification. Ark Oval will support you to gain the NaSENCo qualification.

Our ideal candidate will:

·      Have a strong academic background, with good A Levels or equivalent, and a good degree and be a qualified teacher

·      Have the commitment, skills and character required to build a successful department

·      Share the Ark Oval vision

·      Value and support practices which drive continued progress across the network of Ark schools

·      Have an innovative, solution focused mindset and maintain current knowledge through research and enjoy working as part of a team

View the full job description and person specification here.

About our school:

Ark Oval Primary Academy is a multicultural, three form entry Primary School situated close to East Croydon Station. Through our motto Striving for Excellence, we aim to ensure that children, parents and staff all maximise their full potential. Every day we are committed to embracing our core values and we encourage everyone to be the best that they can possibly be and we support each other every step of the way.

Every day we endeavour to provide everyone at Ark Oval with a rewarding and meaningful experience. We are committed to the highest academic aspirations for all pupils, regardless of background or ability and we have established a caring, family orientated culture. We don’t accept excuses and we don’t make any either. We are willing to do whatever it takes to offer our pupils an exceptional learning environment.

We offer:

·      Opportunities for career progression.

  • Access to high quality, regular professional development
  • Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school

·      Protected co-planning time

  • Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
  • Admissions priority for children of school’s staff


How to apply:

Please visit our website www.arkovalprimary.org/vacancies and complete an application form. If you have any questions about the role or the process, please contact hrovalprimary@arkovalprimary.org

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.  

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About Ark Oval Primary Academy

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Ark Oval is a primary academy that opened in 2011, transitioned from the existing Oval Primary School. It is a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children. We aim to offer a great education in a friendly neighbourhood school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils.

Aims, Vision and Values

At Ark Oval Primary Academy we are committed to giving every pupil the skills and knowledge to fulfil their potential and make their dreams reality. Our values embody the SPIRIT of our school. 

  • Scholarship. We believe we can make our dreams a reality. We strive for excellence and place achievement at the heart of our school.
  • Perseverance. We never give up even when we find it difficult. We know that pushing ourselves makes us better and we can always improve and achieve more.
  • Integrity. We are honest with ourselves and with each other. We do the right thing.
  • Respect. We treat others as we want to be treated. We are responsible for our conduct and our environment.
  • Independence. We are secure in who we are and are confident enough to embrace change and challenge.
  • Thankfulness. We are thankful for the opportunity to transform our dreams into goals.

Curriculum

Reception pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

We provide a stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment where children will be motivated to communicate, explore and learn independently. A carefully planned range of activities provides a rich, age-appropriate learning experience across the curriculum.

All children need a firm mastery of English and mathematics as early as possible. Our first priority is to build a secure foundation in literacy and numeracy as the basis for all other learning. Pupils are taught to read, write and work with numbers fluently and confidently. Where pupils need extra support it is provided, to ensure that every child reaches and exceeds nationally expected standards.

We provide a rich curriculum, stimulating new interests and enhancing children's learning experiences. We invite professional artists, actors, writers and musicians into school and offer a range of trips and events to stimulate learning and broaden pupils’ interests and experience.

Specialisms

Ark academies have a special focus on mathematics and we invest in attracting and training the best teachers. Ark Oval Primary is developing a distinctive, world-leading maths curriculum based on the Singapore approach. Our aim is to ensure that every child achieves mastery of mathematics concepts, computational skills, problem solving and application of mathematics to daily life activities. Children learn drawing strategies to solve complex problems and build strong links between objects, pictures, and abstract numbers. We teach mathematics topics in depth, so children understand the “how” as well as the “why”.

Ofsted

Ark Oval Primary Academy was inspected by Ofsted in December 2012 and was graded as "good". Read the full report here. 

The Ark network

Ark Oval Primary Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 38 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.  

Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/ 

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