SENCO - Part-time

Woodchurch CEP School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-3145-87L
Posted:10/06/2021
Pay:MPS/UPS
Start Date:1st September 2021
App Close Date:05/07/2021 at 12:00
Interviews:TBC

Advert

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant team as SENCO? Do you have experience and a passion to work with SEN children?

We are seeking to appoint an energetic and passionate SENCO to join our amazing team for September 2021 but would be prepared to wait for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be non-class based but working alongside all staff to support SEN children.

Our current SENCO works across two schools in our collaboration, therefore we are keeping an open mind about how this role will be filled and are exploring different options.

Options being considered are:

1) 2 Days per week at Woodchurch CEP or

2) 2 days a week at Woodchurch CEP and 1.5/2 Days per week at High Halden CEP School

The role could range from 1.5-4 days per week, depending on the candidate and which option is preferred. Please indicate your preferred options during the informal discussion/tour and on the application form.

At Woodchurch, we nuture our poassion for learning iwthin a safe and loving family and our new SENCo should share this vision, love their job and be able to inspire children and staff alike. We are looking for an applicant with a vision for inclusion being at the heart of the school and experience, skills and knowledge about SEN and Inclusion. You will need to be a qualified teacher with the SENCO accreditation. As an excellent practitioner, you will be a strong team player who specialises in delivering strategic support designed to meet individual needs and give our children the best possible outcomes. We are looking for a teacher who has the creativity and enthusiasm needed to enhance the children’s learning experiences.

In return, we can offer you:

a Church of England school with a strong inclusive and caring ethos
a friendly and vibrant community of committed, supportive staff, children and Governors
delightful, motivated children who are eager to reach their full potential
a good support network both in school and with other local schools

If you feel you have a positive attitude, are passionate about inclusion and teaching children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Informal visits to the school are essential, as it will give you an opportunity to meet the children and staff and find out more about us and the job role, so please email the Head of School or contact the school office to book an appointment. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Woodchurch CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Information about the school

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School has 165 children on roll and is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside in the village of Woodchurch, 6 miles from Ashford and 4 miles from Tenterden. We are a school at the heart of the community, that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Our site consists of a mixture of Victorian and modern buildings.

Woodchurch CE Primary School plays a central role within a close-knit village community. We enjoy a well-established relationship with the wider parish. We are proud of our inclusive, Christian ethos and benefit from strong, mutually supportive links with the local community, church and parents.

As a school we value each individual child and strive to provide a stimulating, learning experience for all our children. We are committed to ensuring that each child achieves their very best whilst in our care.

Our confident and engaging children are key to the welcoming family atmosphere you will find here at our amazing school. Our parents care about their children’s education, and we have a very active parent and friends association. You will be supported by a great Governing Body. We have strong links with our collaboration, Tenterden Rural Alliance made up other schools, including primary and secondary schools.

To find out more about us visit our fantastic school website.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kelly Burlton and Mrs Jen Dawes
Address:Bethersden Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QJ
Telephone: (01233) 860232
Email: office@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk

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