Inclusion Manager/Sendco - Part-time

Leigh Primary School, Leigh

• Ref:KCC886-2137-123L
• Posted:05/05/2024
• Pay:MPS-UPS
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:24/05/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:5/06/24

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Leigh Primary School is looking to appoint a SENDCo on a permanent basis, part time (2 days/0.4FTE) to take responsibility for the strategic vision and provision for children with SEND and promoting inclusion for all. We are seeking a SENDCo with experience of working with SEND pupils and who can support teachers with high quality inclusive and adaptive teaching practices to meet a range of diverse needs so all children can reach their own potential. This role will also involve tracking, monitoring and co-ordinating interventions for all SEND pupils across the school. You will be dedicated to providing the best educational opportunities for the young people we serve. 

You will have the National Award for SEND Co-Ordination or appropriate experience for the role and willing to complete the relevant qualification - Mandatory NPQ for SENCOs from September 2024. You will have excellent organisation skills and up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory policy guidance as set out in the SEND code of practice. You will have strong knowledge of working with external agencies to provide the relevant support needed by pupils with SEND.

The SENDCo will also hold responsibility for children in care and provide the relevant care and support that this group of pupils require.

What can we offer?

Leigh Primary is a community school and we value our strong links with our families and community making it a wonderful place to work. Inside school we are like another community within a larger one; we are a friendly, hardworking, supportive and passionate team. We dedicate ourselves to our pupils and raising standards. In particular we take pride in our pastoral support and development of the whole child. We were delighted this was recognised in our recent Ofsted in February 2024.

How to Apply?

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete an application through Kent Teach. If you would like to upload additional evidence or CVs then you are welcome to, but shortlisting is based on the Kent Teach application form.

We warmly welcome visits to our school to meet staff that you could be working alongside, please email: office@leigh.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Leigh Primary 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. All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Leigh Primary School is a popular village school with 150 delightful children. Our school is set in a beautiful location which offers opportunities for outdoor learning as well as space to play and have fun. We believe that we deliver an exciting creative curriculum with a focus on achievement, while inspiring a love of learning and nurturing the whole child. Our size means that every child is truly valued and known and we provide an opportunity to nurture the potential talents of all our pupils. We enjoy very close links with our local community and our aim is that all our pupils leave us ready to make a valuable contribution to the community in which they live.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenna Halfhide
• Address:The Green, Leigh, Kent, TN11 8QP
• Telephone: (01732) 832660
• Email: headteacher@leigh.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01732 835249

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification