SENCO

Teaching Vacancies; Maldon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic Primary School in Maldon is seeking an enthusiastic SENCO to lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school. You will work closely with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to ensure high-quality inclusive teaching and outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will champion inclusion, have NASENCO or be willing to undertake NPQ for SENCOs, and contribute to staff development within a supportive Catholic school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience of working with children with a range of SEND.
• Experience coordinating SEND provision including EHCPs, annual reviews, and working with external agencies.
• Strong leadership and ability to support and develop staff in inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues, and manage targeted interventions and monitor impact on pupil progress.
• Lead staff training and professional development to build SEND knowledge and practice.

Skills

Qualified Teacher

SEND Coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

NASENCO

NPQ SENCO

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) to join our friendly and dedicated team at St Francis Catholic Primary School. We are a welcoming, inclusive Catholic primary school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to ensuring that every child is valued, supported and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner who can provide effective leadership and co-ordination of SEND provision across the school, working closely with our staff, pupils, parents and external professionals. The successful candidate will champion inclusion, understand the needs of children with SEND and confidently support colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching and appropriate provision for all pupils.

• Is a qualified teacher with experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory responsibilities and current SEND processes.
• Has experience of co-ordinating SEND provision, including EHCPs, annual reviews, provision mapping and working with external agencies.
• Is passionate about inclusion and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for every child.
• Can provide clear guidance, advice and support to teaching and support staff, promoting high-quality inclusive practice across the school.
• Has the ability to line manage support staff, oversee targeted interventions and monitor their impact on pupils’ progress and outcomes.
• Can evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision and interventions, using evidence to identify strengths, address gaps and drive improvements.
• Has the confidence and skills to lead and organise staff training and professional development to develop colleagues’ knowledge and practice in supporting pupils with SEND.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and productive relationships with pupils, parents and professionals.
• Is well organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Is a positive and supportive team player with the confidence to lead and influence practice across the school.
• Is committed to developing their own professional knowledge and keeping up to date with developments in SEND.

Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or is willing to undertake the National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ for SENCOs), if required

What the school offers its staff

• A dynamic and collaborative team of professionals, who work together and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.
• Commitment to ensure that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education
• Pupils who are enthusiastic, engaging and keen to learn.
• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body.
• A competitive salary, reflecting the experience and responsibilities of the successful candidate.
• Flexibility over working days, with a part-time commitment of two or three days per week to be agreed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.