Senco - Part-time

Groombridge St Thomas C of E School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC845-3332-8T
• Posted:15/05/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:1st September 2023
• App Close Date:02/06/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you passionate about education and making a real difference to the lives of

children, if so read on…

We have an exciting opportunity in our small yet beautiful village school for a passionate and dedicated SENCo to build on the strengths already in place.  As our SENCo you will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and work alongside the staff in ensuring that the right support is in place so that all our children leave school enabled to learn and achieving the very best. At Groombridge we believe that every child should leave primary school flourishing.

The position is part time 0.4 for two days a week but the days can be flexible and may suit someone either looking for a stand-alone post or working across two schools. The position starts from either September 2023 or January 2024, depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

We are looking for someone:

• With expertise in SEN, who is organised and has a good knowledge and

             understanding of compliance around SEN

• With the ability to plan and work strategically to ensure the right provision is in place for our pupils
• Who has excellent communication skills and able to establish good relationships with pupils, staff and parents

In return we can offer:

• A well-organised SEN department that is already fully compliant
• Well- behaved and motivated pupils who are keen to learn
• A dedicated and friendly staff team who are eager to develop themselves and the best for the pupils
• Opportunities to develop your career, wherever you may be on your career path

Interested applicants can download an application form and additional information from the school website.

Visits to the school are also welcome and candidates should contact Mrs Pett to make an appointment with the Headteacher.

All successful applicants will be subject to Child Protection/DBS checks and professional references.

Closing date Friday 2^nd June 2023

Interviews TBC

Information about the school

Groombridge St Thomas is just under a one-form entry primary school situated just inside East Sussex, on the Kent/East Sussex border, and a few miles from Tunbridge Wells. We work in collaboration with other small schools as part of the Pioneer Federation. We are a happy and thriving school with positive, friendly, highly motivated, and hardworking pupils and staff. Our school enjoys strong partnerships with parents, governors, and the local community, providing a creative, broad, and balanced curriculum. We offer a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and enrichments such as music lessons, Forest School, trips, and PE (we have achieved the PE Gold Mark for several years running). We are a well-resourced school with plenty of space, including a sensory room and dedicated art, DT and music room. Our aim is for everyone to flourish at Groombridge St Thomas.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carole Anne Pett
• Address:Corseley Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9SF
• Telephone: 01892 864305
• Email: cpett@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk