Job Description

SENDCo/Inclusion Leader (non- class based 0.6)

1 year fixed- term to cover the maternity leave of the current post holder.

MPS/UPS based on experience & TLR 2a (£2587, salary pro-rata) Required April 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter

Due to the impending maternity leave of the current post holder, we are seeking to appoint an experienced, well qualified expert SEND practitioner who is child friendly, well-organised enthusiastic well motivated AND a team player.

The successful candidate must have:-

• Qualified teacher status/SENCo qualification or be registered and working towards this
• Proven outstanding Primary classroom practice and up to date knowledge of the new SEN Framework & Code of Practice, EYFS/ NC and current successful intervention/T&L strategies
• Ability to work as part of an effective and dedicated team.

The successful candidate will help us to maintain and develop our provision and practice, implementing our vision that all children are able to achieve, using the new SEND Framework and Code of Practice to support children with SEND and other identified groups to make outstanding progress.

We can offer a welcoming well-resourced learning environment, a supportive, hard- working staff team and governing body, and great children! Enhanced CPD opportunities are available through our sponsor Academy Transformation Trust. Further professional development opportunities may be available to an exceptional candidate in -house or across the Trust for which appropriate remuneration would be paid.

A full time position may be available for an exceptional and outstanding classroom practitioner with proven experience of coaching and mentoring teaching staff to improve teaching & learning & pupil outcomes. Candidates interested in this option should speak to Isobel Barron, Principal, and clearly state this in their application form.

Visits to the Academy are welcome and warmly encouraged by prior arrangement with Janet Goldsworthy (ABM). If you would like an informal chat about this position and opportunity, please speak to Isobel Barron, Principal.

Further details and application packs are available via the following: Essex Jobscene www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk, Kingsmoor main office or The Academy Transformation Trust (ATT) website www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk

Closing date and shortlisting: 9.2.15 (first post/9am)

Interviews: 12.2.15

Successful candidates will be emailed 9.2.15

Information about the School

Kingsmoor Academy is a happy, caring school with a friendly atmosphere, where parents are welcomed and are encouraged to join in the life of the school.

At Kingsmoor Academy we pride ourselves in offering a rich and varied learning experience with a focus on developing literacy, maths and life skills so that pupils are prepared for their next stage in their education.

Education is a journey of discovery where we can all learn together and from each other. We recognise that the skills and knowledge young children learn are the building blocks, the foundations, for learning throughout life.

Our staff pride themselves in their professional and caring approach. We work closely as a team in order to offer children the best start. We want children to be happy, safe and enjoy the experience of coming to school each day. We want each child to have a real love of learning and do well at school.