SENDCO

SENDCO

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Full-time, permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance

Required to start: November (Term 2) or January

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate of exceptional ability to join our team as SENDCO in this inclusive and diverse primary school.

Your supportive role will enable children and their families to access good educational provision as soon as they join our school.

The SENDCo is a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic leadership for inclusion and SEND across the school. The post will be non-class based but there will be times when SLT may be needed for cover in the classroom.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who:

Are strong classroom practitioners with a clear understanding of high-quality teaching

Are passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring that all children can access learning and succeed

Want to play an active role in shaping and developing learning experiences that meet a wide range of needs

Value working as part of a supportive and caring team

Are motivated by making a difference to the outcomes and experiences of children

The purpose of the role is to lead and coordinate provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to achieve well and feel fully included in school life.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping inclusive practice across the school, working alongside committed colleagues to ensure that every child is supported to thrive. We are looking for a leader who is approachable, thoughtful and decisive - someone who builds trust, develops staff and is confident in leading the next phase of the school’s journey.

For more information, including the key responsibilities of the role, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm.

Why work at Aletheia Academies Trust? Some of our Trust benefits include:

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
• Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
• Free annual eye tests

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974