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Job Ref No. ECC3603-97 Position Type: SENCO Pay Range: MPR/UPR + SEN allowance
Position Start Date: 22/04/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 05/01/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: W/C Monday 13th January 2025  

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The Christus Catholic Trust and the Local Governing Committee of this vibrant and successful school, wish to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic SENCO to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. You will lead SEND across the school and be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the provision and SEND team. St Thomas' is a popular school, located on an attractive site. It boasts an excellent local reputation and facilities which provides an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity.

The academy and The Christus Catholic Trust will offer:

● A dynamic and collaborative team of Senior Leaders across the Trust, who work in partnership and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support and sharing practices, whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities

● Support to improve the high standards of learning and achievement in our academy.

We can offer:

● A caring, friendly and inclusive school with supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues, parents, governors and parish

● An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment

● Established support network from SLT and teachers within the school including high levels of mentoring and support

● Opportunities for continuing professional development

The suitable candidate will have/be:

● Part of the Senior Leadership Team

● A practising Catholic or will be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school

● Innovative and reflective and committed to raising standards

● Have an in-depth knowledge of SEND and a SENDCo qualification

● Positive outlook and interpersonal skills

● Have effective time management and provide an efficient and effective SEND provision across the school in accordance with the policy

● High expectations of yourself and the children

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please make an appointment to visit the school via Mrs Weale our HR manager. Contact details : 01375 375826 or email: hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk

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A completed application form and all other related documents should be sent by email to hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Information about the School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a large primary school located in Ward Avenue, Grays, Essex and is part of the Christus Catholic Trust (a Multi Academy Trust). St Thomas' is a popular school, located on an attractive site. It has an excellent local reputation and facilities which provides an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Mrs J Weale
Ward Avenue, Grays
Essex, RM17 5RW
Telephone: 01375 375826
Email: hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk

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