Deputy Senco - Full-time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-811T
• Posted:24/10/2024
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR2B
• Start Date:January or Easter 2025
• App Close Date:16/11/2024 at 16:00
• Interviews:w/c 18th November 2024

Advert

• Westlands Secondary School
• MPS/UPS + TLR2B
• January or Easter 2025 start

We have an opportunity to appoint a Deputy SENCo to work as part of our dynamic and forward-thinking SEND team.

The Westlands School SEND department is thriving. The department has excellent access to SEN resources and the current team are both passionate about, and experienced in, delivering SEND education.  

We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic, flexible and determined to develop their career. Whilst an interest and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential, we will consider applicants who have the ambition and desire to develop their career in this area.

This role is suitable for an experienced teacher who aspires to become a lead SENCo. Subject specialism is not relevant but the ability to teach maths and / or another academic subject to pupils who have not met expected standards at KS2 would be desirable.

Applications from primary school trained teachers are welcome.

We strongly recommend all interested candidates visit Westlands School and meet our students and staff. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Mrs E Apps, P.A. and Office Manager at ellen.apps@swale.at to arrange a suitable time and date. Interested applicants are also welcome to contact Jamie Graves, SENCo for an informal discussion regarding the post. Telephone: 01795 477475 or email: Jamie.graves@swale.at. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

Interview Date: w/c 21^st October 2024

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack