Job Description

Newport Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable,reliable and dedicated SENDCO following the retirement of our current SENDCO. The post will be for 2 days a week.

We are looking for the successful candidate to work alongside the Headteacher and newly appointed Deputy Headteacher to be responsible for cultivating an inclusive learning environment throughout Newport Primary School. Please see the attached job description and specification for more details on the expectations within your role.

Some of the key responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the strategic direction and development of the school offer for SEND pupils

• Liaise with externalagencies and coordinate provision of necessary specialist support for pupils

Newport Primary School is a one form entry primary school with 162 pupils. Following a recent appointment of a new Headteacher in September 2024, Newport Primary School is in an exciting position as it begins a new journey to success.

We can offer you:

A friendly and supportive working environment
A commitment to professional development

For more information about our school, please visit www.newport.essex.sch.uk or contact Charlotte Mortimer on charlotte@newport.essex.sch.uk or 01799540055.

Closing date for applications is Midday Monday 11th November 2024. Interviews to take place Wednesday 13th November 2024.

Newport Primary School is committed to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practices within Keeping Children Safe in Education online checks will also be conducted.

Information about the School

Growing together at Newport Primary School

Newport Primary School seeks to serve the children in our community, recognising that we are all unique individuals. We want all to flourish and to foster a lifelong love of learning; by providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that allows the children to live out our values 'we are kind, we are resilient, we can communicate, we are creative.'

At the end of their time at Newport Primary School children will have had an education that has been inspiring and has united their academic development with their spiritual, moral and cultural development. The broad and rich curriculum they have been taught will be exciting, creative and relevant to today’s society allowing them to flourish in knowledge, skills and wisdom. Our children will be equipped with the essential skills for modern life and will have an understanding of how to look after their own and others wellbeing and mental health; their confidence and independence will be nurtured.