Teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO)

Teaching Vacancies; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Derby seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated class teacher and SENDCO to join their supportive team. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of education for SEND pupils and work collaboratively within the school community. The position offers a strong commitment to staff support and professional development, emphasizing inclusion and creativity in education.

Benefits

Nationally agreed terms and conditions

Protected non-contact time

Supportive Governing Board

Innovative school environment

Opportunities for outdoor learning

Qualifications

• Holds or willing to undertake NPQ for SENCO Qualification.
• Recent experience of teaching in EYFS or KS1.
• Is committed to providing high standards for SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standards of provision for SEND pupils.
• Monitor, track and evaluate provision to set targets for improvement.
• Collaborate with the school community to enhance educational experience.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic development experience

Commitment to inclusion

Passion for teaching

Education

NPQ for SENCO Qualification

Job description

Overview

The Governors of the Blagreaves Federation wish to appoint an enthusiastic, resilient and caring class teacher and SENDCO to join our friendly and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Holds, be working towards or willing to undertake the NPQ for SENCO Qualification
• Is committed to providing the highest standards of provision for SEND pupils
• Is able to use data to monitor, track and evaluate provision in order to intervene and set targets for improvement.
• Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
• Has highly effective interpersonal skills, able to work well with all members of the school community and external professionals and agencies
• Has passion for teaching and for providing the best provision to meet the needs of all pupils
• Recent experience of teaching in EYFS or KS1
• Will inspire and challenge to ensure high expectations of progress, achievement and behaviour
• Is able to work as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team with a commitment to support the ethos of our school
• Has excellent communication skills to build positive relationships and to ensure effective consultation with all stakeholders and external agencies
• Has experience of strategic development of SEND policy and provision within school
• Is committed to the education and social well-being of every child in the school

What the school offers its staff

• Nationally agreed terms and conditions
• A hardworking and supportive team of senior leaders committed to inclusion and creative solutions to the challenges of being an inclusive school
• Protected non-contact time
• Passionate and enthusiastic colleagues
• Friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children who deserve the very best!
• An innovative school with a broad and balanced curriculum
• Supportive Governing Board and school community
• An excellent opportunity to influence and shape the future of our school, staff and pupils
• Parents who work with school in ensuring the best for their child
• A school site that provides a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities

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.