Head of Learning Development (SENDCO) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

Ref:KCC886-6016-210T
Posted:25/11/2022
Pay:St Michael's Teaching Pay Scales
Start Date:April or September 2023
App Close Date:06/12/2022 at 08:00
Interviews:Week Commencing 12th December 2022

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We have an exciting opportunity to take on the role of Head of Learning Development. You will have the unique privilege of making a real difference to the progress of learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) here at St Michael’s, including those who are Gifted and Talented (G&T) or have English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will lead, manage, develop and maintain high-quality provision for inclusion throughout the school, enabling first-class teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all SEND pupils.

Working closely with the Head and members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day support of learners with SEND, communication with teachers, parents and external agencies where necessary, and leading a large Learning Development team. A position on the Senior Leadership Team may be available for the right candidate.

We can offer you:

A first-class working environment, supportive colleagues, competitive salary, small class sizes, free meals provided during term time; free parking on site; sick pay scheme; annual salary review; automatic enrolment to the St Michael’s Pension Scheme for Teachers (currently TPS) and continuous professional development.

St Michael’s actively manages the inclusion of its people and values human diversity, believing that our different ways of being and thinking adds value to our school community. We are committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. In this regard, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values in this area.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send a completed teaching staff application form and equal opportunities form (downloadable from our website) together with a covering letter all in word or PDF format, explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role to:

Kim d’Albertanson, HR Manager at:

recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8am on Tuesday 6^th December 2022

INTERVIEW DATE: Week commencing 12^th December 2022

Early applications welcomed

St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.

Information about the school

St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school, rated ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in our last inspection. We have recently celebrated our 150th anniversary and provide a wonderful learning environment to approximately 480 children aged 2-13, enjoying a beautiful location, overlooking one hundred acres of land. Our state-of-the-art Pre-Prep building sets each child on a learning journey that is rich, active, and inspiring.Children continue into the Prep School, taught by a large number of specialist professionals who work throughout the school to provide a rich array of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

We can offer you:

A first-class working environment within a welcoming team, modern and well-maintained IT infrastructure; a stafflaptop (where appropriate); supportive colleagues; competitive salary; small class sizes; free meals provided during term time; free parking on site; sick pay scheme; annual salary review; automatic enrolment in the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS) for teaching positions, and our support pension scheme for all other staff (both subject to scheme criteria) and opportunities for continuous professional development. We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative environment. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world.

Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom, and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey for our pupils, and we strongly believe that to teach our children about the importance of lifelong learning, we must first model this ourselves.

St Michael’s actively manages the inclusion of its people and values diversity, believing that our different ways of being and thinking adds value to our school community. We are committed tocreating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. In this regard, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values in this area.

If you would like to apply for this role, we look forward to receiving your completed application.

For further enquiries please contact the HR department at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk or telephone us on 01959 522137.

Job Contact Information

Name:Carol Hughes
Address:Otford Court, Row Dow, Otford, Kent, TN14 5RY
Telephone: 01959 522137
Email: recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

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