SENDCO

Job Description

Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator (SENDCO)

Start date: September 2020

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspiring SENDCO to join our dedicated, friendly staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring SENDCO who is passionate about inclusion and has the ability to create a positive impact.

The role is mainly non-class based, directing a team of learning support assistants and managing intervention programmes, although some teaching in the form of team-teaching, modelling strategies and approaches and group work will be required. The position is part time, 3 days a week.

The successful candidate will:

· Become part of the Senior Leadership Team and have strategic responsibility for SEND/Inclusion across the school.

· Hold the National SENCO Qualification or be seeking to undertake the accreditation.

· Have the ability to effectively lead a team and build positive relationships with colleagues and families.

· Have high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour.

· Be committed to the success of the school and be willing to support the Christian ethos.

We can offer you:

· A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

· A team of fantastic teachers and support staff who are committed to school improvement and achievement for all.

· An opportunity to work as part of a highly supportive leadership team at a really exciting time in the school's journey.

· A commitment to high quality professional development. An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider Vine Trust and the local area.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, visits to the school are currently not possible. Interviews will be held via conference call or video meeting.

Please complete the online Vine Trust application form ensuring that all sections are fully completed as incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Information about the School

Southminster Church of England Primary School is a welcoming, happy school where the pupils are helpful, considerate and respectful of each other. The children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of Teachers, Learning Support Assistants and other staff who strive to ensure every child is successful, confident and equipped with the skills they need to continue on their future learning journey. We work in partnership with parents and carers and highly value the support and contributions they make to school life. The school is part of The Vine Academy Trust which aims to deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for pupils.

Application Closing Date 5th June 2020

Interviews will be held (via video link) week commencing 8th June 2020

Salary Main Pay Range + SEN Allowance between range £2,209 - £2,700 (pro-rata)

If you would like additional information about our school or this vacancy, please email Xanthe Glynn, Headteacher - headteacher@southminster.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

Southminster C of E Primary School is located about 3 miles from Burnham on Crouch and 10 miles southeast from Maldon. St Leonard's Church is located in the centre of the town and lies close to Southminster C of E Primary School. The school enjoys a close relationship with the church. At Southminster School we all work together to recognise individual needs and support every child. We firmly believe that collective worship is an integral part of our community and through it, our children develop spiritually, morally and socially. Our class teachers are supported by an experienced team of Teaching Assistants who also take on additional responsibilities within the school together with an efficient and dedicated team of administrative staff.