Senco/Inclusion Manager - Part-time

Meopham Community Academy, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-2656-116S
• Posted:19/07/2019
• Pay:MPS + SEN Allowance
• Start Date:January 2020 or sooner
• App Close Date:12/09/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:20 September

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Do you want to work in a school where the motto is 'Enjoy, Learn and Aspire'? If you answered yes, then we are the school for you.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated SENCO/Inclusion Manager to lead and manage SEND provision across the school. You should be a positive, enthusiastic person who loves working with children and helping them to achieve their potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (or has a willingness to work towards this)
• Is a qualified teacher
• Has high expectations of children's attainment, progress, behaviour and emotional well-being
• Understands, and can implement, the SEND code of practice
• Has experience of working with children with a range of individual needs
• Has the ability to plan and evaluate interventions in order to gain the best outcomes for SEN pupils
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has high expectations of their own achievement and development, both professionally and personally
• Has experience of dealing with external agencies to secure the best SEN provision available for pupils
• Has excellent organisational skills and up to date knowledge of relevant legislation
• Has a sound knowledge of implementing strategies to support pupils in mainstream schools
• Is able to lead and manage an experienced support team
• Expects the highest possible standards from all pupils, staff and members of the wider school community
• Is able to model good practice, deliver training and recommend specific programmes of interventions for pupils
• Demonstrates a professional outlook and thrives on a challenge
• Is committed and passionate about developing children’s learning
• Is confident with using ICT for record keeping

 We can offer you:

• Positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• Support from friendly, dedicated, innovative staff teams, experienced senior leaders and governing body
• An effective and committed leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development

This post is open to experienced teachers on the Main Pay Scale. This post is part time (0.6 FTE) and we can be flexible with the structure of hours worked, which can be discussed further at interview. 

To find out more about our school and whether you would like to become part of our amazing team, please take a look at our school website to see the vast array of learning opportunities we provide.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Information about the school

Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in a beautiful village location and the school prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all its pupils. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos; recognised by all who visit!

The staff, parents and governors of our school work together to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve.

Our broad curriculum, wide range of extra-curricular activities and support for pupils were all recognised in the most recent, short Ofsted inspection in October 2018, where the school continued to be rated as "Good".

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Becky Nicholson
• Address:Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JW
• Telephone: 01474 812259
• Email: stomkins@meophamca.com

Fax: 01474 813078