Senco - Part-time

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2041-60T
• Posted:20/05/2019
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:13/06/2019 at 14:00
• Interviews:w/c 17th June

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The Holy Family School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional SENCO, working four days per week (to be agreed) to join a team that are continually working together under the school motto of 'Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love each other  This is a permanent position starting in September 2019.

As a one form entry school with a maximum of 30 pupils in each class, the person applying for this role will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the development of pupils in the school; taking ownership of your CPD is encouraged with KCSP Academy Teaching School available to support successful candidates to develop themselves to their fullest potential.

Holy Family has a mix of abilities and needs giving the successful applicant a role that will be both challenging and rewarding; with a strong team of teaching assistants and one to one support this role is a vital link in the educational journey of pupils within the school. We welcome applications from experienced teachers wishing to develop their career as well as from currently experienced SENCO’s.

The SENCO, under the direction of the Academy Principal, will determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the academy and be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability

The successful candidate will also provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies. They will all also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

We would actively encourage all applicants to visit the school to take the opportunity to understand the role as well as meet our wonderfully enthusiastic pupils.  Please contact the school office on 01622 756778 to arrange a visit.

We look forward to meeting you in the very near future.

Information about the school

‘Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love Each Other’

Holy Family benefits hugely by being part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). We are a ‘GOOD’ school (Ofsted - Oct’ 2023). https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/140980/the-holy-family-catholic-primary-school

We recognise that every pupil – and every member of our community – is unique and precious to God. With a Catholic ethos at our very core, we aim to create an ambitious, supportive and nurturing atmosphere where all can flourish.

We have the highest expectations for behaviour at Holy Family; our pupils are friendly, polite and generous towards everyone they meet. At the heart of our local community, we value the partnerships we have developed with parents, carers and the local parish, knowing that we are all educators together.

Our dedicated team work extremely hard to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We know that pupils learn what they live, and as such, bespoke to our learners, we offer a wide range of curriculum experiences and a stimulating learning environment so that all can develop a love and enthusiasm for learning.

Ultimately, we endeavour to develop the whole child in the eyes of God and prepare each one of our pupils academically, emotionally and socially to thrive and succeed, both now and in the future.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicola Knight
• Address:Bicknor Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9PS
• Telephone: (01622) 756778
• Email: nknight@kcsp.org.uk

Fax: 01622 662983

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification