Special Needs SENCO - Full-time

Eastchurch CEP School, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-3106-89T
• Posted:28/02/2017
• Pay:UPS/MPS
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:28/03/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/b 24/4/2017

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Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring SENCO to join our team, with a passion for working with vulnerable children to ensure they receive the education they deserve. You will bring an innovative and creative approach to supporting the strategic direction and development of SEN provision across our school, whilst effectively managing and developing the progress and achievement of our pupils

You will be a strong practitioner with a degree and a teaching qualification. Ideally, you will hold the National SENCO qualification, or be prepared to complete this within three years of appointment. Experience of working with pupils with a range of additional needs including; autism, attachment disorder, ADHD and anger management issues as well as a knowledge of the SEND agenda is essential.

Our children deserve the very best. If you share this belief and our values of Love, Honesty, Courage, Kindness, Forgiveness and Respect then consider Eastchurch Primary School the place to be.

We can offer in return: a range of resources, a hugely supportive and friendly staff, fabulous children and a commitment to professional development.

Information about the School

Eastchurch Primary School is a split site school that provides a secure, caring, Christian environment in which our children can feel successful and happy and able to achieve high standards. We value each child and their contribution to the schools ethos. Our enthusiastic staff work well together across sites, sharing planning, resources, good practice and team support. We are an established ECO school and take an active role in the environment and community life.

Visits are most welcome to meet us and find out more about the school and the work we do.

Safeguarding:

Eastchurch Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure for this authority.

Equal Opportunities:

Eastchurch Primary School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Information about the school

Eastchurch Primary School is a nurturing, inclusive, learning community that celebrates all possibilities. Through a journey of faith and exploration, we strive to enable all to grow as resilient life-long learners who value themselves and others. Rooted in God's love and our Christian values, we are a nurturing, inclusive community where all can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our vision flows from our biblical strapline taken from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Together with our vision our core values of courage, forgiveness, honesty, kindness, love and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

As a single form entry school in a village location, we aim to offer a family friendly and unique experience for staff and families. Our school has a well established Christian ethos and our staff team work together to ensure our children experience success and excitement in their learning every day. We are a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We are proud of our ECO status and take an active role in the environment and community life. We value outdoor learning.

Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Please be aware that references will be taken up prior to short listing. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Alison Morris
• Address:Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EJ
• Telephone: (01795) 880279
• Email: hr@aquilatrust.co.uk