What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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 the school offers its staff
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Montpelier Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All teaching and support members of staff must undertake the required pre-employment checks which include the uptake of references both professional and personal and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.