SENCO

The Victory Primary School; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous salary

Job summary

The Victory Primary School in Portsmouth wishes to appoint a qualified SENCO, or someone willing to undertake the qualification, to lead and manage support for pupils with SEND. They will be a key member of the team with no regular teaching responsibilities.

Together with Learning Support Assistants and pastoral staff, the SENCO will work to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning for all pupils, particularly those on the SEND register.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with SEN experience and leadership potential.
• Willingness to undertake SENCO qualification if not already held.
• Ability to lead and manage SEND provision and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school.
• Oversee inclusive practices and high-quality teaching for SEND pupils.
• Line manage Learning Support Assistants and pastoral staff.

Skills

SENCO qualification

Leadership

SEND knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENCO qualification (preferred)

Job description

The Victory Primary School wishes to appoint a qualified SENCO, or some willing to undertake the qualification, to lead and manage support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND). They will be a key member of the team with no regular teaching responsibilities. They will oversee inclusive practices across the school and be highly effective in managing quality provision for children with SEND, raising standards and enabling all pupils to achieve their very best.

Alongside a strong team of Learning Support Assistants and pastoral staff, the SENCO will work to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils but particularly for those on the SEND register.

Working with SEND pupils will be a vocation of the successful applicant, and they will come with knowledge and enthusiasm.

• United Learning offers a generous salary and relocation expenses, where required.

Together we can achieve ‘The Best in Everyone’.

The Victory Primary School is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’.

• We offer the best pay in the sector
• three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development
• one paid personal leave day each year during term time

We place a high priority on developing our staff.

• Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development
• We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing.

Flexible working is available where roles allow,

• enhanced parental leave
• access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
• free flu vaccines

Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.