KS1/2 SENCO - Full-time

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-3740-67T
• Posted:26/04/2017
• Pay:MPS + TLR
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:11/05/2017 at 09:00
• Interviews:Friday 19th May 2017

Advert

Are you an inclusive leader who is committed to making a difference? If so then we have the role for you.

St. Richard’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, innovative and highly motivated SENCO who wishes to work in our increasingly successful school that is at the heart of a supportive Catholic community.

We are an academy as part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership and were judged as a Good school by Ofsted in our most recent inspection.

We offer an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on raising standards and providing creative opportunities which allow pupils to learn and achieve.

Candidates will:

• Be a team player with a proven record of inclusive teaching and be able to inspire our young learners, working with energy and enthusiasm.
• Have excellent communication skills in order to effective; communicate with pupils, parents and other professionals.
• Have a belief and determination that you can make a difference, and be committed to improving life chances for all children.
• Have excellent organisation skills and be able to plan and present information in a clear and concise way.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of the recent changes to legislation and hold or be willing to undertake the SENCO qualification.
• Have experience of managing vulnerable groups including taking the lead on pupil premium/disadvantaged.
• Have relevant experience and training to act as lead professional for safeguarding.

In return we can offer you an exciting, vibrant environment in which to work, with an experienced, committed and ambitious team to support you.

The post will involve have teaching responsibility for a class with time allocated for SENCO duties.

We strongly encourage you to visit our school to appreciate all that we have to offer. If you would like to visit or have any questions please contact Andy Gretton either by calling the school on 01304 201118 or emailing agretton@st-richards.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is an Academy as part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership. Our one form entry school is situated near to the town centre of Dover and is over-looked by Dover Castle. It has spacious grounds which include a field, playground, fire pit area, outdoor classroom and adventure playground.

Parents send their children to St Richard's because they want their children to be part of a faith community. Many, but not all are Catholic, and all children and their families are very welcome. It is very much a family academy and provides a caring atmosphere where all children are loved.

The academy is proud of all members of the community, especially the children. They are happy, loving and lively; always ready to welcome and full of fun. Staff are committed, ensuring that the children receive the best care and education. Governors work hard to support the school community, sharing their skills and monitoring all aspects of school life.

The work of the school is based on six Gospel Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Forgiveness, Respect and Hope.

There are two simple school rules: Love yourself and those around you and Act safely

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr A Gretton
• Address:Castle Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EZ
• Telephone: (01304) 201118
• Email: agretton@kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Equality Act 2010
• Notes to Applicants
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form