Senco - Full-time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-173T
• Posted:05/05/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS (depending on experience) plus allowance
• Start Date:June-September 2022
• App Close Date:20/05/2022 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 23/05/2022

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SENCO

Full-time

Fixed-term with a view to permanancy for the right candidate

Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on exp) + allowance

Whitehill is an inclusive 670 child primary school serving a diverse community.  We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.   

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This is a non-teaching role reporting to the DH Inclusion:

The role (will include):

Ensuring all SEND and vulnerable children make good progress

Ensuring SEN and behaviour policies are consistently and effectively put into practice, with the objectives of these policies being reflected in the school development plan. Lead aspects of school self-evaluation, particularly provision for pupils with vulnerabilities, SEN or disabilities

Responsibility for operation of the SEN and behaviour policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with barriers to learning, SEN or disabilities

Providing professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies 

Line management of TA’s (Years 1-6), SEN TA and Specialist TA

Up to date knowledge of national and local legislation, initiatives and research which may affect the school’s policy and practice.

Ensuring students with complex needs have comprehensive EHCP. Ensure high needs or early years inclusion funding is sought where EHCP are in place and require additional resourcing

Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively; propose changes when necessary 

Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required

Responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children within the school

The person (must have): 

• Evidence of accelerating progress and raising attainment of children with vulnerabilities and special needs 
• Recent experience of working successfully as a middle leader in a school
• Evidence of whole school impact and experience of turning policy into effective and successful practice 
• Excellent understanding of current theory, best practice in teaching and learning, particularly related to SEND and pupil progress 
• Have or are working towards the NASENCO
• Experience of managing and using pupil attainment and tracking databases 
• Able to lead and manage change 
• Experience of involvement with a Governing Board 
• Analytical skills to evaluate the pupil performance,  progress and plan appropriate courses of action for whole school improvement
• Experience of reviewing whole school systems 
• Experience leading and managing team

We welcome visits to our school, to arrange this please contact Mrs Fran Lear on LearF@whitehillprimary.com

Applications can be found at http://whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk/vacancies

Completed applications by email to irelands@decustrust.com by 9am on 20/05/22

Interviews: w/c 23/05/22

Information about the school

Whitehill is an inclusive 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.

Whitehill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will conduct all necessary safer recruitment checks before employment commences.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com