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Deputy Headteacher SENDCo
Start Date: 1st September 2023
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Deputy Headteacher LS6-11 £50,253 - £56,945 pro rata (0.4)
SENDCo MS/UPS pro rata (0.6)
The Governing Board of King's Ford Infant School and Nursery are looking to appoint a Deputy Head SENDCo for our successful two form entry school. The preferred candidate will be an inspirational and motivational leader who, with the support of a dedicated staff team, will make decisions based on what is best for the children in our school.
Along with the Head Teacher, the Deputy Head SENDCo will be centrally involved in the management of the school and will be responsible for raising standards, whilst managing SEND across our school.
Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and a strategic leader, with a resilient character and a strong personal drive.
We are looking for someone who:
- has proven leadership experience
- demonstrates innovative and forward-thinking ideas, while being able to build on the teaching and learning already present in the school
- has successfully led improvement which has resulted in raised attainment and accelerated progress
- demonstrates analytical and organisational skills and in partnership with the with the Head Teacher can use data to ensure pupil progress
- demonstrates an experience of working within a diverse community and has an understanding and respect of the challenges and opportunities that this creates
- has experience of leading aspects of SEND provision with a commitment to completing the National Award for SEND Co-ordination
This is an opportunity to:
- join a good school
- lead in a welcoming and inclusive school community
- be part of and lead a hardworking and committed staff
- work with a supportive and focused Governing Board
School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01206 574524 and ask to speak to Mrs Buchanan, School Business Manager.
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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Closing date: Midday, Monday 19th June 2023
Shortlisting: Tuesday20th June 2023
Interviews: Week beginning26th June 2023
Information about the School
Kings Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to working with all those involved in children’s development and learning to provide a safe, caring, secure, stimulating and welcoming learning environment.
We value each individual and encourage them to do their best, respect each other and their beliefs, taking pride in everything they do.