Senco - Part-time

Riverhead Infants' School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-2459-136L
• Posted:02/01/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:02/01/2023 at 11:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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Riverhead Infants’ School is a popular, welcoming and inclusive three form entry school, set in beautiful grounds with excellent indoor and outdoor learning facilities. We are very proud of our award winning, state of the art building which provides a stimulating and enabling learning environment for all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated SENCO to join our successful, hardworking SEN team on a part-time basis, ideally for three days a week.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (primary or secondary)
• Hold the National Award for SENCO qualification or be prepared to complete it
• Be a strong leader, who is committed to providing the highest standards of provision for SEND students.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the new SEND Code of Practice.
• Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations and a commitment to raising standards.
• Have the ability to support and overview the work of teaching assistants working with SEN children.
• Be able to demonstrate effective communication skills with all members of the school community.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard working, flexible and professional.  They should have high expectations of students, colleagues and self, displaying energy and enthusiasm and be able to contribute to the school’s overall success.  A willingness to contribute to other areas of school life would be welcome.

You will have the chance to work collaboratively with our linked junior school and other schools.  As an active member of the Sevenoaks Partnership of Primary Schools, you will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and learn from others

We warmly encourage you to visit our school. Please contact the school office on 01732 452475 to make an appointment.

The school reserves the right to interview at any time, irrespective of closing date.

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

Information about the school

Riverhead Infants’ School is a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive school situated in the heart of Riverhead, Sevenoaks. We are proud of our reputation as a warm, welcoming community where children, families and staff feel valued, supported and inspired. Our school rules—Friendly, Safe, Focused—underpin everything we do and shapes the way we learn, work and play together.

Our school benefits from a unique and thoughtfully designed learning environment that embraces biophilic principles and celebrates the natural world. Children enjoy regular outdoor learning, access to beautiful play spaces and opportunities to connect with nature through our Kitchen Garden, woodland-inspired areas and rich curriculum offer. Outdoor play and exploration are central to our approach, and we encourage creativity, curiosity and independence at every stage.

We are deeply rooted in our local community and take pride in the inclusive culture we have cultivated. Staff work closely together, sharing expertise and supporting one another professionally and personally. Strong relationships with families, governors and local organisations help us provide high-quality learning experiences and ensure every child is able to thrive.

Riverhead Infants’ is committed to providing a broad, ambitious and child-centred curriculum. We combine high expectations with a compassionate understanding of children’s developmental needs, and we place equal value on academic achievement, personal growth and emotional wellbeing. Our passionate team of teachers, support staff and leaders work collaboratively to create a joyful, purposeful and stimulating environment for all.

Joining Riverhead Infants’ School means becoming part of a talented, dedicated and caring staff team who are united by a shared belief: that every child deserves to feel confident, capable and inspired every day.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr. Andrew King
• Address:Worships Hill, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AS
• Telephone: 01732 452475
• Email: office@riverhead.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01732 457592