SENDCo
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The Vacancy
Salary: MPS - UPS - £30,000 - £46,525 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked). This position also attracts a SEND allowance of £2,539 per annum.
Working Pattern: This is a full-time, permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year
This position is required for a September 2024 start. It is based in St.Andrew’s Primary School, Cullompton, Mid Devon.
St.Andrew’s is a vibrant, busy school, with a warm and welcoming staff who strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for their pupils. Staff have high ambitions for the families they serve.
Due to the number of pupils in our school with SEND, we are seeking to appoint an experienced SENDCo with a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:
- strong organisational, leadership and communication skills
- the ability to build strong professional relationships
- an ability to offer advice, support and motivation to children, staff and parents
- be able to lead and manage the school’s provision for pupils with SEND
- provide evidence of successful multi agency working
- demonstrate their ability to deliver the best possible outcomes for all learners, and will preferably already hold, or be working towards, the National Professional SENDCo Qualification
In order to support our families, the SENDCo will also have oversight and responsibility for the provision for vulnerable pupils and provide support for pupils displaying social, emotional, and behavioural needs, working in partnership with staff, families/carers, professionals, and pupils in a school context. Monitoring the support for pupils and staff, and working with families to support pupils’ behaviour and wellbeing is a key part of this role.
The SENDCO is required to fulfil the essential elements of the person specification for this role and would be part of the senior leadership team. They would work alongside the Headteacher and an experienced Senior Team.
This role is not class-based, but will require the successful applicant to work alongside children and offer in-class support and guidance to teachers and support staff. The successful applicant will work as part of the Ventrus SEND Best Practice Network and would be joining a highly supportive network of Trust colleagues.
If you would like to join a friendly and supportive team, and work with children who are well motivated and want to learn, then we would like to hear from you. If you would like to discuss this post please contact larrowsmith@ventrus.org.uk.
This is a full-time, permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 15th May 2024, interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd May 2024.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Ventrus
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.
Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available here.
Our Vision
St. Andrew’s Primary School is a special place full of learning, laughter, friendship and fun; where children feel safe, valued and respected.
- We aim to provide the best education for every individual child in a stimulating, engaging learning environment, so that every child not only realises and achieves their potential, but exceeds it.
- We aim to instill the love of learning inspired by quality teaching, nurturing every child and developing their individual strengths and talents.
- We believe that every child is entitled to enjoy their childhood free from discrimination and bullying in a safe, happy, caring environment.
- We encourage and celebrate creativity, original thinking and imagination as well as effort and achievement.
- We aim to teach the importance of moral values, including honesty, respect, trust and personal responsibility.
- We encourage parents, carers and the wider community to fully support the school community as a whole, as well as the children.
Core Values
Ventrus believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:
Cherish
Nurture
Aspire
Achieve
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