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Fairways Primary School is looking for a skilled, passionate and approachable SENCo to join our vibrant, nurturing community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes every child deserves to thrive andwho has the expertise, creativity, and determination to make that happen.
We are looking to appoint a skilled, approachable and dedicated SENCo to join our senior leadership team and take up the mantle from our wonderful current SENCo,
who is retiring after many years of dedicated service. This is an exciting opportunityto build upon strong, well-established SEND practice within a nurturing primary
school community. This is a full-time position, with the time, support and autonomy needed to lead SEND provision effectively and robustly meet statutory duties.
We are looking for someone who
Holds the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO)
Fulfils the statutory responsibilities of the SENCO role in line with the SEND Code of Practice
Is an excellent primary teacher with consistently strong classroom practice
Has a deep commitment to inclusion and high expectations for pupils with SEND
Can lead and manage SEND provision, including statutory processes, in line with the SEND Code of Practice
Can support, challenge and develop staff to strengthen inclusive practice from Reception to Year 6
Can lead and manage a large team of TAs
Builds positive, trusting relationships with children, their families, staff and external professionals
Will contribute to the wider strategic leadership of the school as a member of SLT, including acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher
for Looked After and Previously Looked After Children
We offer
A warm, welcoming school with a genuine family feel.
Children who are kind, calm and reflect our core values of respectful, responsibility and perseverance
An experienced governing body with expertise in and passion for SEND
Senior leaders who genuinely value and prioritise SEND and inclusion
Children who are kind, calm and reflect our core values of respectful, responsibility and perseverance
A full time, non-teaching role affording the time and support to lead SEND effectively
Join Us
If you're ready to help shape an inclusive future for our community, we'd love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged in the week beginning 2nd
March. Please contact the school office on 01702 525693 to arrange. Fairways Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
Fairways is a two form entry primary school set in extensive beautiful grounds in Leigh on Sea that celebrates individuality, champions potential, and works tirelessly to ensure every pupil feels seen, supported, and valued. Our pupils love coming to school; they are respectful and learn in a kind, and calm place where they flourish in their learning and their relationships. In addition to our fourteen classes we have a speech and language resource base which is an integral part of the school; the resource base children are included in all aspects of school life, with some fully included in mainstream classes.
The governors and staff at Fairways believe that the school should provide a stimulating and challenging environment where a lifelong passion for learning is nurtured.
Fairways Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.