SENCO / Inclusion Manager - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Wrotham Road Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2666-143L
• Posted:09/10/2019
• Pay:MPS or UPS1 + SENCO allowance (£2,209)
• Start Date:January 2020
• App Close Date:04/11/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:WB 11th November

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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 and can be one of the DSL’s for the school
• 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 

Information about the school

Wrotham Road Primary is a large multi-cultural school in the heart of Gravesend. The school is popular and successful and in October 2022 received a "Good" in our Ofsted inspection. We believe that our school is a happy, supportive, learning environment where we endeavour to provide the best education we can. We create an atmosphere that is vibrant and organised which enhances, stimulates and motivates all who work in it.

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of 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.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

The 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, 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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sarah Jack
• Address:Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0QF
• Telephone: (01474) 534540
• Email: s.jack@wrps.tpat.co.uk

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• Job Description