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Trust SENCO Lead - Full-time

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-2117-173T
  • Posted:16/05/2022
  • Pay:L2-6 Fringe
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:24/05/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Thursday 26th May 2022

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Trust SENCO Lead

Cygnus Academies Trust is looking to recruit a Trust SENCO to lead Special Educational Needs at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School and support SENCOs across the Trust, to realise the vision, ethos, values and policies of Cygnus Academies Trust, ensuring our schools can meet their statutory requirements with regard to all aspects of SEND.

Cygnus Academies Trust is currently comprised of six primary schools. Five in the Dartford area and one in Tonbridge. We will soon be expanding to eight schools, with two additional schools in Bexley.

You will need excellent communication and problem-solving skills; possess confidence and initiative; and have a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement provision for pupils with SEND. Previous SENCO experience within a school or Multi Academy Trust is essential.

 

The successful candidate will also have the following qualities:

  • High levels of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure.
  • Ability to challenge others where required.
  • Ability to remain positive when facing challenges.

 

Role details:

Role:                     Trust Senco Lead

Contract:               Permanent

Hours:                  0.6 FTE School SENC0  and 0.4 FTE Trust Lead SENCO

Salary:                  L2-6 Fringe

Closing date:         Tuesday 24 May 2021 at 12pm

Interviews:            Thursday 26 May 2022

Start Date:            September 2022

Location:               Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

 

Please contact Sarah Smith (Headteacher) Tel: 01322 470678  or by email headteacher@dbcps.kent.sch.uk  to discuss the role in more detail

 

 

 

Information about the school

Welcome to Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

At DBCPS, we are committed to providing every child with the very best education, built on the foundations of independence, determination, and self-belief. Our BRIDGE values are at the heart of everything we do:

  • Believe in yourself
  • Respect each other
  • Show Independence
  • Be Determined
  • Grow together
  • Demonstrate Excellence
  • These values shape our culture and guide our pupils to become confident, resilient learners.

Our Approach

We offer an engaging, creative curriculum that inspires curiosity and encourages children to become life-long learners, well-prepared for their future as self-motivated and independent citizens of the world. As a true community school, we build strong relationships with families and work in partnership to ensure every child is supported to thrive.

Our Community

Located on The Bridge Learning and Community Campus, we are proud to be part of a dynamic local community. We actively seek opportunities to build both local and international links, enriching learning and promoting global citizenship.

Why Work With Us

Joining Dartford Bridge means joining a team that values collaboration, creativity and care. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Professional development tailored to your ambitions
  • A supportive environment where your voice matters
  • Opportunities to shape the future of education in our community
  • A strong network to share learning, expertise and resources
  • Family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
  • Practical steps to reduce teacher workload
  • Regular feedback and tailored CPD
  • Dedicated colleagues for pastoral care, welfare, safeguarding and pedagogy
  • Being welcomed and valued for who you are
  • Workplace pensions through Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions
  • A future-focused commitment to sustainability and preparing pupils—and staff—for a changing world

We are incredibly proud of our school and warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see for yourself what makes DBCPS such a special place to learn and grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS and relevant checks in line with KCSIE and trust policy. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment processes where needed.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Sarah Smith
  • Address:Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Birdwood Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GB
  • Telephone: 01322470678
  • Email: sarah.smith@dbcps.kent.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.