SENDCo

Position: SENDCo

Contract/Hours: 0.6 (3 days)

Salary range: MPR/UPR + TLR 2a

Start date: 1st January 2024

Closing date: 13th October 2023

Interview date: week commencing 16th October 2023

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SENDCO to join our team.

We are looking for an exceptional and experienced SENDCo to fully support the Headteacher and be part of the Senior Leadership of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School. 

“At St Peter’s, children learn and grow in a happy, secure and nurturing environment.”  (Ofsted, March 2023)

In this non-class based role, you will be responsible for continuing strong SEND provision and its development across the school as well as contributing to overall leadership of the school.

“Leaders flexibly adapt this provision to meet the needs of children with SEND well.” (Ofsted, March 2023)

As a key member of our diverse school community, you will uphold our Catholic ethos and develop strong working relationships with parents staff and governors. We put high quality inclusion at the centre of what we do. The role will provide a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to help shape the direction of the school, further develop our SEND provision and be part of our leadership team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Supports the Catholic ethos of our school
• Has at least 2 years’ experience as a SENDCo
• Holds QTS and a minimum of an undergraduate degree
• Holds the National Award SENCO Qualification
• Is passionate about developing our school
• Develops strong working relationships with parents and outside agencies
• Understands the importance of data as a tool to track pupil progress
• Has experience of leadership at a middle or senior level
• Can demonstrate recent and outstanding understanding of the current SEN developments, theory and provision
• Has experience of identification, curricular planning and progress monitoring of students with SEND
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is a team player and can develop effective relationship with colleagues, pupils, parents and governors
• Understands the Annual Review and statutory assessment processes
• Is able to create bespoke packages that sometimes require a creative approach, to meet the independent needs of learners.

We offer you the opportunity to work:

• In a school that is passionate about achievement for all pupils.
• With fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
• Within a diligent team of teachers
• Where targeted professional development is offered 

Application Procedure

Application Procedure: Applications to the Head teacher should be made using the Catholic Education Service application form. Available to download from the school website or can be obtained from the school office. St Peter's Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winchester and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. Please see our Child Protection Policy, which is located on the school website.