Deputy Headteacher/Senco - Full-time

Priory Infant School, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-2345-100L
• Posted:15/05/2024
• Pay:Leadership Pay Range 1-5
• Start Date:1st Sept 2024 or as near to this date as possible
• App Close Date:03/06/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:tbc

Advert

Priory Infant School is looking for an outstanding, inspirational, energetic and enthusiastic leader to join our wonderful staff team as our new Deputy Headteacher/SENCO. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious employee at the beginning of their leadership development.

Are you an excellent teacher with proven leadership skills who is passionate about improving outcomes and wellbeing for ALL children?

Do you have experience of leading SEND in a school as a SENCO or deputy SENCO? Are you confident in supporting staff to implement interventions and willing to take responsibility for the operation of SEND on a daily basis?

Are you passionate about the new Early Years Framework and how young children learn best through play and effective interactions?

Are you committed to ensuring the school curriculum shows progression and knowledge across all subject areas whilst meeting the needs of our cohort, and are willing and able to support staff to develop this throughout the school?

We are looking for someone with excellent understanding of the Mainstream Core Standards and Nurture/THRIVE provision as we are an accredited National Nurture School. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to assist the school's strategic development.

The role does not include a classroom based teaching commitment although there may be times where you are required to cover classes due to absence or to provide coaching opportunities.

We encourage you to come and see why Priory Infant School could be the ideal place for you. We are friendly, open and caring and we pride ourselves on our happy, supportive atmosphere. Our lively, fantastic children enjoy coming to school and we all endeavour to make a positive impact on their lives each and every day.

Visits are required in order to be considered for shortlisting so please call and book one in soon! We look forward to welcoming you to Priory Infant School.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy in more detail please email the Headteacher, Tracey Sandy          headteacher@priory.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Priory Infant School, Ramsgate in Kent

Information about Priory Infant School “A small school with a big heart”

Priory Infant School is a two- form entry school in the heart of the seaside town of Ramsgate. The school was built just over 25 years ago and has 6 spacious classrooms and an extension which includes additional nurture/SEND rooms as well as a FLO office. The school is investing in redeveloping the outdoor play areas and has a dedicated wildlife area with a pond and vegetable plot. We have recently been awarded Nurture Schools status and fully believe in the ethos of a nurturing environment in order to support the needs of all our children. Priory Infant School works very well with parents and carers and this is central to our school ethos. We have a dedicated team of staff who provide a nurturing, supportive environment where our children are encouraged to be independent, resilient, creative and adventurous in their learning and aspirational in their lives. We are determined to ensure our children receive a broad, exciting curriculum where success is celebrated and nurtured with experiences offered above and beyond the National Curriculum. We aim to ensure our children are happy, enthusiastic and receive the very best start to their school life. The school serves a mixed catchment area resulting in a wide ranging, diverse cohort. Approximately 17% of our children receive SEND support in some form during their time with us and approximately 50% of our children are eligible for Pupil Premium funding.
We were recently visited by HMI In June 2023 where it was recognised that "pupils are happy to come to this friendly school where everyone is made to feel welcome and included." Please take time to read our full Ofsted report on our school website.

If you are willing to take on new challenges and are undeterred by hard work we would love you to join our fantastic team. The friendly atmosphere at Priory is palpable and we positively encourage you to come and experience this for yourself!

School website: www.priory.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracey Sandy
• Address:Cannon Road, Ramsgate , Kent, CT11 9XT
• Telephone: (01843) 593105
• Email: office@priory.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 852787

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Child Protection Policy
• Recruitment Policy