Senco - Full-time - Special Needs Position

St Augustine Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4000-168T
• Posted:09/02/2021
• Pay:MPS/UPS plus a SEN Allowance
• Start Date:01/09/2021
• App Close Date:18/03/2021 at 23:45
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join St Augustine Academy’s well estbalished SEND department as the school SENCO.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic SENCO, who will lead and develop the Academy’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy and provision in order to raise attainment and achievement of students with SEND.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering high quality interventions to vulnerable students, whilst also be able to demonstrate that they have effectively managed the co-ordination of staffing and resources across a whole school setting.

Qualified teacher status is essential preferably with English as a specialism, or an ability to demonstrate high levels of literacy support previously provided to groups of students.

Applicants should demonstrate exemplary practice and act as role model for other staff, acting as and advocate/champion for supporting all pupils. Applicants will need to integrate within our friendly Academy team as well as needing excellent communication skills to develop a good relationship with students and staff.

Information about the school

St Augustine Academy is a small, caring, inclusive school committed to providing an education that allows every student to succeed and flourish in our Christian community, for all faiths and none. We believe the very purpose of school and education is to help young people grow and develop so that no door is closed to them in their lives.

We are an inspirational community, with high standards of discipline creating a disruption free learning environment. Our broad curriculum is exciting and knowledge-rich to engage, excite and challenge all students, regardless of their starting level. Our successful grammar stream adds further challenge and pace.

At St Augustine Academy we promote courage, compassion, and community as well as a desire to learn and achieve. These values are guided by our school motto, “Together with God we achieve.” We believe that the sum of all our parts is much greater than any individual part. We work with students, families, and our local community to bring about the best opportunities for all members of our academy.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Yvonne Lambert
• Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE
• Telephone: 01622 752490
• Email: ylambert@saa.woodard.co.uk