Job Description

• Are you an outstanding practitioner with a vision for inspirational educational provision?
• Do you believe in unlimited opportunities for all children?

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-respected primary school within a supportive village community and to become part of our ambitious vision as a valued member of staff. The staff, governors and trustees form a welcoming, collegial and supportive partnership which shares a wealth of expertise to ensure that every child receives an outstanding education. If you share our vision and strong commitment to inclusion for all learners we would like to hear from you.

If you wish to join us you will:

• be passionate about learning and inclusion;
• set aspirational standards for all pupils;
• be an excellent teacher and have a secure understanding of the curriculum from EYFS to Key Stages One and Two curriculum;
• be able to work effectively within dedicated teams both as a senior leader and line manager for the LSAs and with other SENDCos across the trust;
• be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with staff, pupils and families;
• have a good understanding of recent research, successful approaches and interventions to support progress for all pupils and in particular those with a range of additional needs;
• have an up-to-date knowledge of the 2015 Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice and Children and Families Act Part 3 · have good organisational skills and be able to manage the work of others;
• be a caring, thoughtful individual who is supportive of the school ethos and its work;
• have an understanding or be fully trained of Trauma Perceptive Practice and Attachment Theory or be willing to undertake training in these areas as necessary.

In return the trust offers a caring and supportive environment which puts children at the centre of everything it does. An in-trust bespoke framework for professional development. Cross-trust support from its SENCo network which meets together regularly pooling a wealth of expertiseand a team of caring professionals who work collaboratively across the trust.

If you feel that you would like to join us we would be very pleased to hear from you.

For visits to the schools please contact Headteacher, Mrs Deaves on 01787 472266.

This vacancy requires someone with the National SENCo award or someone committed to obtaining the qualification within 18 months.

Information about the School

Set within the rural village of Gosfield in Essex, Gosfield Primary School provides a nurturing and engaging educational environment. With just 140 pupils, we pride ourselves on our close-knit, family feel and personalised approach to education. Our school comprises five classes, four of which are mixed-age, with Year Six taught as a single year group. We believe that alongside academic excellence, nurturing character is equally important. Our curriculum and pedagogical approach encourage students to embrace challenges and engage in reflective practice, both within the school and as members of the wider community. At Gosfield, we celebrate every child’s uniqueness and are committed to helping them become the best versions of themselves as they prepare to make a positive impact on the world. As a proud member of the Attain Academy Partnership, we benefit from collaborative professional development and the sharing of best practices with Newlands Springs, Rayne Primary, Elm Hall, deVere Primary, Bocking Primary, and Cressing Primary School.

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability.

You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.