Special Needs Coordinator - Part-time - Special Needs Position

St Augustine's Primary School, Hythe

• Ref:KCC886-3718-40T
• Posted:04/05/2021
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2021
• App Close Date:17/05/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:20/5/21

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Vacancy - Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) - Two days per week.

We are looking for an outstanding SENCO to become part of our happy, successful school. Applications are welcomed from both qualified, experienced SENCOs and qualified teachers willing to complete the National Award for SEN Co-ordination. This National Award is a one year, part time postgraduate certificate course. It must be completed within three years of taking on the post.

The post is a permanent, 0.4 FTE post with the flexibility to decide which days will be worked.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised and motivated
• Can lead and develop staff in respect of latest thinking and research
• Holds a relevant SENCO qualification (or is willing to complete the course)
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is an enthusiastic, flexible, hardworking team member who has a passion for the job
• Can demonstrate up to date working knowledge of statutory and local authority requirements

We can offer:

• Excellent professional development
• High importance set on staff well being
• Supportive and interested parents
• A happy and cohesive staff team
• Well established systems for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Highly trained TA's who are keen to support the work of the SENCO

Information about the school

We are a popular, single form entry Catholic primary school. In September 2018 we had a very successful Ofsted inspection in which we were judged ‘good’ in all categories. We joined the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership Trust in September 2022.

Year after year our academic results significantly exceed national averages, not only for high achievers but also for pupils with additional needs and those who receive pupil premium.

Built in 2005, and receiving the Royal Institute of British Architecture award, we are fortunate to have truly exceptional facilities set in the beautiful grounds of Brockhill Country Park in Hythe, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The classrooms are spacious, clean, modern and enjoy sea views. Coupled with this we are a stone’s throw from the beautiful and historic High Street in Hythe, The Royal Military Canal, The English Channel, The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch miniature railway and the North Downs area of outstanding natural beauty. We are very fortunate to have close links to the secondary school next door which has a Farm, and adjacent is a Forest School which we have close links to.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sarah Thompson
• Address:St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4BE
• Telephone: 01303266578
• Email: schoolsecretary@st-augustines-hythe.kent.sch.uk