Maternity Cover Sendco - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Allington Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5209-75L
• Posted:21/01/2019
• Pay:MPS/UPS SEND ALLOWANCE (as per experience)
• Start Date:Mar 2019
• App Close Date:01/02/2019 at 17:00
• Interviews:6.2.19

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At Allington Primary School we are incredibly proud of our staff, our children and our combined successes which are underpinned by our schools values and beliefs - our pillars of success.  These ‘pillars of success’ have led to us being regularly oversubscribed and the creation of a school where children love to learn and play. 

Our lovely Inclusion Manager is due to commence maternity leave and we need someone to help fulfil aspects of her role while she is away. To help us continue on our journey to provide the best learning environment for our children, we are seeking a dynamic, motivated and inspirational, part-time, non-teaching SENDco who also loves to work and play; to work alongside our Senior Leadership team. 

 Our ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working as a SENCO and have completed the National Award for SEN Coordination or be working towards it.
• Be able to lead, motivate and inspire others to achieve excellence
• Have excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
• Be resilient, determined and creative
• Have high expectations, commitment and enthusiasm for the teaching and development of all students, particularly those who are vulnerable and/or with SEN
• Have a great sense of humour, the ability to communicate with empathy and compassion and be as flexible as an elastic band!

In return we can offer you:

• Flexibility over the days you work
• Excellent resources and facilities
• Fantastic children
• Admin support
• A welcoming, supportive and experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants
• A commitment to CPD

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; please contact the office to arrange an appointment.

Allington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check and two references one of which should be from your current employer.

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

Information about the school

Orchard Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust consisting of two large, successful primary schools in Maidstone - Allington Primary School and Barming Pre-School and Primary School.

Our schools act as beacons of learning for children and adults alike, inspiring self-development and nurturing growth with fun and enjoyment. This is not a one size fits all trust; we recognise that our schools have their own identities and needs. Each school has their own Headteacher and autonomy to foster individuality, together with the advantage of working as a team to provide school to school support and share excellence across the Trust.

Orchard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post will be subject to a DBS check and successful references prior to a start date. Please read the schools' Child Protection Policy which can be found in the documents below. We reserve the right to interview and appoint, prior to the advertised closing date.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss J Wimpenny
• Address:Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG
• Telephone: (01622) 757350
• Email: hr@allington.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Maternity Cover SENDCo Job Description
• SENDCo Person Specification