Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENDCO) - 3 days per week - St Mary's Church of England School
Location: Aylesbury
Term time only
Salary Type: MPS/UPS
Salary details: MPS/UPS plus SEND allowance
Contract type: Permanent
Interviews to be held: wc 28th April 2025
About us
St. Mary’s is a Church of England and is part of the ODBST, teaching children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. As a Church of England School, we offer a commitment to high academic standards together with a very caring ethos and family atmosphere. Our children enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum and leave the school as confident young people who are well prepared for the challenges of secondary school.
We are looking for a self-motivated, inspirational, and visionary SENCO. The post would suit someone who demonstrates passion, commitment, and the desire to make ‘a real difference’. As SENCO, you will take on the responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the provision made by the school for pupils with SEND across the school. This is a hugely rewarding opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives and realize the aspirations of our most supportive parents/carers.
About you
Candidates should have:
* Qualified teacher status
* National Award for SEN Co-ordination
* Experience of working as a SENDCO with children in a school setting
* Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
* A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
* Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
The ODBST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. ODBST is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and return it prior to the interview.
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