Special Needs SENCO - Full-time

Valley Park School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4249-447T
• Posted:09/05/2019
• Pay:VIAT Main Payscale
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:21/05/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:23 May

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SENCO 

Closing Date: Tuesday 21^st May 2019

Interview date: Thursday 23^rd May 2019

Start date: 1^st September 2019

Pay scale: MPS

Valley Park School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

Are you the outstanding leader for whom we are looking? Are you……

• An experienced SENCO?
• Passionate about teaching and learning?
• Always striving for excellence in student outcomes?
• An advocate of all students feeling valued, safe and happy?
• Committed to making the best provision for all students?

Valley Park School (Maidstone, Kent) is both a very highly respected and over-subscribed school and we are able to offer a unique and rare opportunity for you to join our well-established Foundation Learning Faculty from September 2019. Valley Park is already designated as Outstanding by Ofsted and so the right candidate will appreciate this, and support the Foundation Learning Faculty to drive provision and practice forward even further, towards its goal of becoming World Class.

This is a role for a committed and motivated professional who would like to work in a school that provides a wealth of opportunities for both its students and staff. We have a strong ethos at Valley Park School and we are looking for a visionary team-worker who would fit into our established workforce. This post is suitable for an outstanding and experienced SENCO, who has experience of working effectively as part of a team to achieve outstanding outcomes for students with SEN.

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Outstanding Care, Outstanding Education and Outstanding Opportunities. New opportunities, including career profession and development are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across our Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is available to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.

The post comes with a range of benefits including:

• Private Health Insurance
• Relocation expenses
• Funded CPD opportunities (in SEN specialisms and the MSc Oxford programme)
• Potential opportunity to work on the development of our new STEM based free school opening 2020.

Informal visits are welcomed by prior appointment with the school. To visit, please contact the Office Manager, Mrs Goldup at: recruitment@valleypark.viat.org.uk .

If you are interested in this role, please download the application form and send your completed application for to recruitment@valleypark.viat.org.uk .

Information about the school

Valley Park School is a large mixed secondary school with a vibrant Sixth Form and an Arts-rich environment. Set within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) main campus, based in Maidstone, the school has enviable indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sports Hall. There is a strong co-curricular programme, providing students with opportunities beyond the classroom.

Sixth Form students have the opportunity to study some subjects at Invicta Grammar School, also set within the VIAT campus.

Valley Park prides itself on aspiring for every student to reach their full potential, with encouragement to engage in the Creative Arts – a resounding strength of the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs H Blake
• Address:Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT
• Telephone: 01622 679421
• Email: recruitment@valleypark.viat.org.uk

Fax: 01622 661671

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification
• Information for applicants
• Ofsted
• Job description