Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator (Non class based role)

Thomas Buxton Primary School

Buxton Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 5AR Tel 02072473816

Headteacher:  Mrs Lorraine Flanagan

Roll:  441 aged 3- 11 years

Our Local Authority maintained two-form primary school is a friendly, happy and successful place to be for children, staff and families. Our school values underpin all that we do and a strong team ethos ensures that we work effectively together to do the best for all our children. Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed that we are an outstanding school.

We are looking to appoint a great experienced teacher to the following post for September 2021:

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITIES CO-ORDINATOR (SENDCO) - Non class based role

MPR/UPR (Current Pay Point) + TLR 2c (£7014- includes SEND allowance)

Full Time Permanent Post

We are looking for someone who can:

 Demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching and learning for all children, and has the ability to lead staff by example

 Inspire and motivate staff, parents, carers and children

 Demonstrate interpersonal and organisational skills

 Show commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners

 Be a dynamic and creative practitioner with high expectations

We offer you:

 A happy, supportive and friendly environment where we work effectively as a team

 Children who are eager to learn, committed staff, governors, parents and carers

 Opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills supported by a commitment to your continuous professional development

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS clearance. Visits to the school before applying are warmly encouraged and welcomed. Please contact Shifa Begum- HR Officer to arrange a visit afterschool with social distancing measures in place.  Please download documents from the school website and return completed applications to Shifa by email recruitment@thomasbuxton.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Applications will be considered on receipt with an early opportunity for interview.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Friday 23rd April 2021

Interviews will be held in person in school on: week beginning, 26th April 2021 (27th, 28th & 29th April).

School website: www.thomasbuxton.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of interview.