This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Montpelier Primary School as a SENCo. You will be responsible for inspiring and motivating the school community to develop effective ways of overcoming barriers to learning and promoting effective teaching and learning for children with specific needs. You'll be an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs. Working closely with the Headship team and other senior colleagues, you'll use your leadership skills to manage the provision and to provide support to other teachers and support staff.
We are the largest primary school in Plymouth and one of the largest in the South West. Our school family is friendly, innovative and forward thinking. Pupils’ learning behaviours are strong and our staff are highly motivated and experienced. Our school was rated as ‘Good’ in September 2019 and we are delighted to share that in our recent inspection in November 2024, Ofsted shared that ‘Montpelier Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection’.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
Main responsibilities to include:
To take responsibility for the identification and monitoring/review/evaluation of the SEN needs within the school
To meet with parents and the pupil to set up, review and evaluate SEN Support plans and provision plans
To prepare Annual Review documentation and lead the Annual Review of EHCPs with pupils, their parents and involved professionals
Support staff in understanding the learning needs of pupils with SEND and the importance of raising their achievement
Support staff with the writing and implementation of Learning Plans and Behaviour Plans and the keeping of appropriate, up to date records
To actively champion inclusion across the school
To be responsible for the review and implementation of school policy on healthcare and medication plans, including IHCP and Asthma plans as well as being a member of the First Aid Policy team.
You will need:
Degree or recognised qualification
Qualified Teacher Status
SENCo qualification
Evidence of training, experience and continuous professional development relevant to the post.
What’s in it for you:
A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
Employer contributions to Teachers Pension Scheme
Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teaching staff only)
Cycle to Work scheme
Gym membership scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free eye tests
Car benefit scheme
My Health discounts
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm, 24th February 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.