SENDco

'Working together to inspire minds through inclusive and creative practice- aspirations are high for all'

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed SENDco to join our enthusiastic team at Featherby. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy and the Code of Practice. You will provide whole school leadership in the areas of SEND and inclusion. 

We expect the successful candidate to have completed the SENDCo qualification.

Featherby Partnership consists of 2 schools; Featherby Infant and Nursery and Featherby Junior schools. We are part of the Maritime Academy Trust who are a group of high performing schools who work in partnership to ensure high standards for children. The partnership offers immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision, sharing of good practice and professional growth.

Our curriculum and thematic approach to teaching is at the heart of our practice and we ensure children develop skills for learning and for life through our curriculum outcomes. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive, happy and successful school.

Candidates should have:

• High expectations of children’s attainment and progress
• Belief that with the appropriate support all children can achieve success.
• Knowledge and experience of working successfully with children who have a range of special needs and disability.
• A good understanding of the needs of pupils with a range of abilities and from different backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and behaviour management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support colleagues, pupils and parents.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to adapt the curriculum in an exciting way.
• Be driven to make a real difference to the lives of children.
• Have a commitment to working in partnership with staff, parents and the community to promote excellent learning opportunities for all
  

We can offer you:

• A team committed to continually raise standards for all children
• An environment of continual professional development
• A school with enthusiastic children who are driven to learn
• A school with opportunities to work collaboratively within and across the Trust
  

School visits from prospective applicants are recommended and welcomed. Please call Amy Massey (head teacher) on 01634 231072 or 01634 231984 to arrange a time.

To find out more about us please visit our school website: http://www.featherby-jun.medway.sch.uk/

For application details and more information about The Trust and its schools visit the Maritime Academy Trust Website at www.maritimeacademytrust.org

Closing Date: Thursday 4th April 2019 at 5pm.
Successful applicants will be notified.
Interviews and presentations: Wednesday 24th April 2019

The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.