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The Governing Board of Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated SEND Coordinator who has a passion for supporting all learners to achieve the best possible progress to join our collaborative and compassionate and inclusive team.
This is a part-time position
Your opportunity
This is an exciting position, which will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to have a positive, strategic impact on the learning and achievement of our wonderful pupils.
The SENDco will have responsibility for leading, developing and managing high standards of inclusive teaching and provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will have the ability to innovate, plan strategically, monitor and articulate impact; effectively leading an Inclusion Team to ensure the needs of pupils with SEND are fully met.
This is a role for an experienced, exceptional teacher and a passionate and committed leader, who has the knowledge and skills to have a marked impact on the quality of education and provision for our vulnerable pupils; working closely with our compassionate, friendly and supportive team. We would welcome applications from those who have completed the National SEND Award, or those who are willing to undertake an appropriate qualification such as the NPQ for SEND.
We can offer you
The opportunity to advance your career within a supportive and collaborative environment and within the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust. Our school and Trust prides itself on developing staff so whatever your aspirations, we can provide a range of bespoke courses, qualifications, mentoring and coaching from our leaders to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly.
Our school provides an exceptional environment and opportunities for our pupils, with a broad, rich and balanced curriculum and a strong focus on developing children through rich experiences so that they are ready for their next stage of education. We welcome those who want to have an impact on the quality of education and personal development of our wonderful pupils.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a passionate and talented individual who wants to take an active role as part of The Buckhurst Hill School Community, providing an exceptional education at our school and having a positive impact on the creative, inclusive, nurturing provision at our school. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about and experienced in implementing current excellent practice for pupils with SEND. We are looking for an exceptional practitioner and team player, who enjoys teaching and being with children, has a desire to contribute to the development of the school and has:
● A passion for all children's learning and development;
● High expectations for all children and a desire to raise standards;
● High aspirations for themselves and a commitment to further development;
● QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree.
● Has a secure knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
● Holds or is willing to gain a relevant SENDco qualification
As part of the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, we can offer you:
● Access to diverse networks, where you can collaborate with others in a similar role and have an impact on the development of key areas in the strategic direction of the Trust
● Support and mentoring from excellent practitioners and professional development through our Teaching & Learning School
● The opportunity to work with a collaborative and dedicated teaching team
● A community of parents and Governors who overwhelmingly support the school
● The opportunity to work with our amazing children!
Information about the School
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is a friendly and welcoming two form entry primary school situated in the suburb of Buckhurst Hill with good transport links to London. We pride ourselves as being at the heart of our community and have staff who are committed to the values of trauma informed practice.
We are looking for an aspirational, innovative and highly skilled practitioner to join our successful school.
We would like our applicants to be committed to providing the best educational opportunities for all children, demonstrate outstanding practice with high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour, have the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve levels of excellence, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.
We can offer a commitment to developing your teaching skills with bespoke CPD to take you to the next level in your career; enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated teaching and support staff, and a community which values everyone's achievement and prides itself on the success of all children.
We are part of The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Well-being Service and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.
EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools that had worked together for over 20 years, and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.
Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all and which provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.
EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies and practice, we are able to effectively support the children, families and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient and learn.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding our schools' communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.