Sendco - Full-time

Richmond Primary School , Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-2090-176L
• Posted:26/03/2024
• Pay:£50,807
• Start Date:Negotiable but preferably before September 2024
• App Close Date:15/04/2024 at 00:15
• Interviews:TBA

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Richmond Primary School are looking to appoint a SENDCo.  A pre-September 2024 start would be preferable, although we would be prepared to wait until September 2024 for the right candidate!

We are seeking applicants with previous experience and who have completed the National Award for SEN Coordination. They should also have demonstrated outstanding practice when in role as a classroom teacher with experience of working with children with additional needs. We will consider applicants who are currently working towards the National Award or experienced teachers who wish to start this.

The successful candidate will benefit from working collaboratively with the other experienced Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinators in the Trust and be part of an inspirational and creative team working within Richmond.

This strategic role will include leading, developing and supporting effective practice for children with special and additional needs. There will be a heavy focus on developing teachers to provide ‘quality first’ teaching, supporting teachers to remove barriers to learning and early identification of special need.

In addition to supporting class teachers, the SENDCo will have responsibility for leading on Annual Review meetings and statutory EHCP paperwork.

Please see the attached person specifications for more details about the skills and qualities we are looking for in our ideal candidate

For more information about Richmond please visit our website or Facebook page.

Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience

We reserve the right to interview before the published end date should a sufficient number of suitable candidates apply, therefore please submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Due to a high volume of applicants, we will only contact shortlisted candidates

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport) 

Information about the school

Richmond Academy is a large 2 form entry Primary School in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey. Richmond was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received a Good judgement in every single inspection category with a Good rating overall. Richmond has also been named as a Microsoft Showcase School for 2022-23 – a prestigious achievement, with only hundreds of schools around the world achieving the accolade each year.

The school is a member of The Stour Academy Trust, a forwarding thinking Multi Academy Trust of primary schools that are transforming that way that children learn in order to better prepare them for the 21st century.

For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.richmond.kent.sch.uk

For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Unity Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2ET
• Telephone: 01227 931560
• Email: recruitment@stouracademytrust.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Person Specification