Job Description
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Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) and Richmond Avenue Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint highly motivated and inspiring SENCO to join our team, with a passion for working with vulnerable children to ensure they receive the education they deserve. You will be able to bring an innovative and creative approach to supporting the strategic direction and development of SEN provision across our school, whilst effectively managing and developing the progress and achievement of our SEND pupils.
You will be a strong practitioner with a degree and a teaching qualification. Ideally, you will hold the National SENCO qualification. Experience of working with pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, as well as an up to date knowledge of the SEND agenda is essential.
If you share our vision and values, enjoy a challenge and the rewards associated with supporting young people to reach their full potential, then we would like to hear from you. We can offer you a friendly working school environment where staff are happy, positive and the children are keen to learn.
Please visit our website (https://www.richmond-avenue.co.uk/ ) or contact the Office Manager, Lisa Waites at admin@richmond-pri.southend.sch.uk for an application pack that details the particular requirements of this role.
Due to the current restrictions you are welcome to visit our school when the students have left site. Please contact Lisa Waites via email: admin@richmond-pri.southend.sch.uk if you wish to arrange a visit.
A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website (www.secat.co.uk)
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School is situated in Shoeburyness, Essex. The school was built in 1903, and still maintains many of its original features. We are very proud of our school and the people within our community. Our aim is to create a rich learning environment, enabling every pupil to fulfil his or her potential. We are committed to the highest possible educational standards, with an equal passion for the personal growth and development of each pupil.
As part of SECAT, we offer our staff excellent CPD opportunities and support through our network of experienced professionals, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent skills and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team.
Our school benefits from wonderful children, engaged parents and a supportive working environment.
The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.