Inclusion Leader (SENCo)

Job Reference Number:

SGJ20240075

Teacher Scale:

Leadership 1- 4

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Actual Salary:

£47,185 - £50,807

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

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Inclusion Leader (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)

· Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

· Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?

· Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children?

· Do you have the ability to engage, motivate and promote the learning and personal development of pupils?

· Are you ready to take on leading SEN provision across a school?

We are looking for a dedicated and highly skilled Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) to join the leadership team and deliver a dynamic inclusive approach to lead and manage SEND and inclusion across the school.

The successful candidate will be a qualified and passionate SENCo who is a committed and tireless advocate for children with SEN who face challenges in accessing the curriculum.

The successful candidate will need a can-do attitude and will have drive and boundless enthusiasm. Our SENCO must have a positive outlook, model best practice to the team and consistently strive for the very best for all our learners.

We welcome applicants from primary and secondary settings.

The successful candidate will:

· Have an excellent understanding of SEND legislation, policies and best practice

· Manage the consultation process ensuring adherence to the statutory timeframes.

· Lead on the development of SEN policy and provision with in the school

· Adhere to the framework around annual reviews

· Be supportive of the ethos and values of the school

· Be fully committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all learners.

We can offer you:

· A great working environment and welcoming and enthusiastic staff and pupils who are thoroughly rewarding to work with

· Continued CPD opportunities throughout the year

· The opportunity to be a part of the schools continuing journey of improvement, working with a dedicated and hardworking staff, supportive parents and active Governance

We encourage any applicant to come and visit the school or to book an informal phone conversation about this role with Karen Martin, Head Teacher.

Please contact the school onkmartin@lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time.

If you are as excited by this challenge as we are and you think this might be the role for you, please apply by noon on Friday 17^th May 2024.

Interviews for successfully shortlisted candidates will be undertaken in the following week.

Lowerplace Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant with require an enhanced DBS and other safer recruitment checks, with references being taken up before interview.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to dthorpe@lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk by noon on Friday 17^th May 2024.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (para 220).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check  

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.  

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.  

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.