Inclusion Lead - Full-time

St Matthew's High Brooms CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3294-162L
• Posted:08/05/2024
• Pay:MPS /UPS /Leadership
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:20/05/2024 at 17:00
• Interviews:Friday 24th May 2024

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We are looking for an Inclusion Lead to join our school as a member of our Wider Leadership Team.

St Matthew’s is proud to be an inclusive school. We are looking for an inspirational Inclusion Lead/SENDCO to continue developing SEND and PP provision in the school. The SENDCO/Inclusion Leader Role is non-class based with some teaching to cover PPA (currently 0.5 days). This role would be part of our Wider Leadership Team. You would need a SEND qualification or be willing to take part in the programme immediately.

 We are looking for a candidate who shows:

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• The ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children
• The ability to support and monitor the work of Teaching Assistants working with SEND and PP children
• Knowledge of current approaches to integrating and supporting pupils with EAL.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team
• The ability to liaise successfully with outside professionals for pupil support.
• The ability to build successful working relationships with parents.

 You need to offer:

• A commitment to inclusion, equal opportunities and quality education for all
• An excellent understanding of how children learn
• Strong management and organisational skills and experience of leading/ managing other staff
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• The ability to support, motivate and challenge colleagues to achieve their best and move the school forward
• The ability to respond positively and proactively to new challenges
• An ongoing commitment to developing your own professional skills.

What St Matthew’s can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly environment with a strong vision underpinning all we do
• A school that values creative individuals and supports a cross-curricular and creative learning approach
• A supportive staff who work well together as a team
• A school that values and celebrates diversity
• A commitment to staff development and teamwork
• A commitment to providing enriching opportunities for life-long learning.
• Strong links with our families and wider community.

Please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Monday 20^th May 2024 at 5pm

Interviews: Friday 24^th May 2024

St Matthew’s High Brooms Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants are subject to an enhanced CRB check.

St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We operate stringent safer recruitment procedures.

Information about the school

St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Primary School, is a two-form entry Church of England primary school in a semi-urban area of Tunbridge Wells and Southborough. We have an extensive site and large outdoor areas.

At present there are approximately 360 children on roll. The school serves the community of High Brooms, St John's and Southborough.

We are a happy and lively school that places the children at the heart of everything that we do. Children benefit from many opportunities and take part in the excellent range of academic, physical and creative activities that we offer, both during and after school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Carolyn Pollard
• Address:St. Matthew's High Brooms CEP School, Powder Mill Lane, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9DY
• Telephone: 01892 528098
• Email: headteacher@st-matthews.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01892 517694

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