Senco - Full-time/Part-time

The Gateway Primary Academy, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2685-135L
• Posted:08/06/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS/ Leadership Scale
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:23/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:3rd July 2025

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Governors are seeking an experienced and inspirational teacher to lead and manage provision for pupils from vulnerable groups across the school with a main focus on the needs of pupils with  Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This post is available on a part time (minimum 3 days a week) or full time basis with additional teaching and leadership duties.

The successful candidate will need a proven track record of good and outstanding teaching, preferably with experience across the primary phase. They will need a specific interest, knowledge and expertise in meeting the needs of SEN pupils in mainstream schools and have the skills and personal attributes to lead and support staff in raising standards.

As part of the Leadership team the post holder would be expected to play a part in monitoring standards across the school and driving school improvement in addition to undertaking responsibility for the day to day management of provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Previous experience as a SENCo would be an advantage but training for the National SENCo Award is available.

The Gateway is a popular, oversubscribed 1FE school with a friendly, supportive and committed staff team. We all love being at The Gateway; t is a great place to work and develop your career! Visits to the school come highly recommended. Do call the headteacher to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to all relevant recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance.

Information about the school

We are a popular, one-form entry primary academy with a big heart and a strong sense of community at our core. Our friendly, welcoming ethos is built on high expectations and a deep respect for the individual talents and abilities of every child. Our children are delightful, motivated, and thrive in an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and supported.

As a stand-alone academy, we benefit from the flexibility and autonomy to shape our vision, while playing an active and collaborative role in the wider Dartford community. This means that as SENCO, you will not only be well-supported internally, but also part of a dynamic professional network within Dartford.

We are proud of our excellent resources, spacious classrooms, and a happy, dedicated staff team who work closely together. Our supportive leadership team value the vital role of SEN provision in driving success for all learners, and you’ll find that your expertise is both respected and celebrated.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2022), we were delighted to maintain our status for delivering high-quality education. The report highlighted strong leadership, positive behaviour, a rich and varied curriculum, and a learning environment that fosters academic excellence and emotional well-being.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Jamiel Cassem
• Address:Milestone Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6DW
• Telephone: (01322) 220090
• Email: office@gateway-pri.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01322 289958

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