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Senco - Full-time

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Aylesford

  • Ref:KCC886-2030-157T
  • Posted:20/05/2024
  • Pay:VIAT MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:23/05/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford are seeking to appoint an inspirational and nurturing SENCo to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the strategic and operational provision for pupils with SEND and will work alongside school leaders as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. We are seeking someone who believes all children can be successful, and with the right support, can all achieve their best; this will include guiding teachers and support staff with modelling excellent practice and providing a knowledge-rich insight into the very best provision.

We have an established, exciting curriculum that is well-resourced and contextualised to meet the needs of our school community.

We are looking for a skilled practitioner who can:

  • High expectations of pupils and a commitment to ensure that they can fulfil their potential.
  • Be able to use a range of teaching strategies and resources to motivate and engage pupils with SEND.
  • Knowledge of the SEN and Disability Code of Practice

We can offer you:

  • A strong, supportive ethos across the school based on our core values
  • Motivated, well-behaved children
  • Committed and supportive staff
  • A fantastic learning environment
  • Excellent professional development

 

We benefit from being part of the Valley Invicta Academy Trust by having close links with the secondary schools enabling collaborative projects and school visits. Within this, our Director of SEN works collaboratively with our cluster of SENCos in a supportive and collective way using evidence-based research to enhance provision across our schools.

If you believe that you are the person we are looking for, please contact Mrs Jenner (Office Manager) to arrange a visit to the school.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the schools website.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

Information about the school

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford is an Outstanding two-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11 in the heart of the local community. 

The school’s spacious facilities sit in a large outdoor space, with a forest school, and well-equipped sports and play areas. There are many extra-curricular activities on offer and bespoke spaces for music and ICT.

Information about the school

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford is a two-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, in the heart of the local community.

The school’s facilities, which have been extended to include a brand new library, classrooms and reception area, sit in a large outdoor space, with a forest school, and well-equipped sports and play areas.

As an Outstanding school, Aylesford prides itself on working together with pupils and parents to ensure every child is motivated to achieve their very best. They are pleased to have achieved the Resilience and Emotional Wellbeing Award and were also Kent Literacy Award Winners.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:VIAT HR
  • Address:Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU
  • Telephone: 0303 303 0000 opt 5
  • Email: recruitment@viat.org.uk

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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.