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Special Needs Inclusion Manager - Full-time

Furley Park Primary Academy, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC2686-95T
  • Posted:30/05/2016
  • Pay:MPS / UPS & TLR
  • Start Date:Sep 2016
  • App Close Date:15/06/2016 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Monday 20th June

Advert

Furley Park Primary Academy is a popular and very successful school on the outskirts of Ashford in Kent. The school is undergoing a period of growth and development as it expands from two to three form entry throughout.

We are looking for an Inclusion Manager/SENCo to join our passionate and dedicated team. This position provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead the next stage of development of the school’s provision for pupils with a range of additional Needs. The SENCo will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The school welcomes applications from both experienced SENCO’s and those passionate about Special Educational Needs. Where candidates do not hold the National SENco accreditation we will support them to achieve this.

This is a full time position and is non class based. You will need to demonstrate:

  • Qualified Teacher Status with a record of exemplary practice.
  • The National Award for SEN Coordinators or a desire to achieve this.
  • High expectations of what can be achieved by all groups of children regardless of challenges faced.
  • A proven track record in raising the attainment and progress of pupils with a range of additional needs.
  • An ability to coach, mentor and lead others.
  • The ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEN children.
  • Skill in working with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs – SEND, LAC, Pupil Premium, EAL, More Able
  • The ability to work effectively with the Principal and SLT to achieve excellence.
  • The ability to support and overview the work of Teaching Assistants working with SEND children
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team.
  • Excellent management and organisational skills and experience of leading/managing staff
  • The necessary communication skills enabling liaising with a variety of external agencies including parents.
  • A thorough knowledge of the new SEND Code of Practice.

In return we can offer you:

  • A genuine opportunity to lead and make a difference.
  • High quality support and a genuine commitment to your CPD to ensure that you are successful.
  • An experienced, committed and ambitious team to support you.
  • A well resourced school.
  • A fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best.
  • A pay policy that recognises and rewards excellent staff.
  • A health care package through Beneneden Healthcare.
  • An excellent working school environment where staff are happy, positive and dedicated.

The position is ideally for a September start but we would be prepared to wait until January for the right candidate. Please contact the principal, Paul Ketley, to arrange and informal visit or to discuss the post further: principal@furleypark.org.uk

Information about the school

At ACE Learning we support our local communities in the education of children to develop respect for themselves, each other, their families, and the environment. Our vision is to offer a rich, broad and balanced curriculum which provides pupils with a first class, exciting and creative experience. We will develop thoughtful and responsible young people with high self-esteem and with the motivation, skills and knowledge to succeed in life.

  • We aim to provide a safe, caring, supportive and stimulating environment with high quality teaching to achieve….

  • A high level of literacy and numeracy;

  • Independent young people who are confident, flexible and able to
    cooperate with others;
  • A high level computing and technological competence.
  • Imagination and creative expression through a wide range of media;
  • Conscientious young citizens who are tolerant and respect others’ values;
  • Effective links between the school, the home and the community;
  • Equality of opportunity for all;
  • Celebration and humour – we feel good about ourselves!

We want ACE Academy to be the best place for the children who come to learn; where they are supported by adults who are positive and show a love for learning; where we dare to be bold and different!

All who work at the academy believe that it is vital that we are all responsible for improving the basic skills of all children and we are here to support the raising of standards for everyone.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Lorraine Cowup
  • Address:Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PA
  • Telephone: (01233) 501732
  • Email: enquiries@furleypark.org.uk

Fax: (01233) 501797

Documents

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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.