What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a SENDCo who can demonstrate:
• Energy, positivity and can work effectively as part of our Foley team
• A clear commitment to securing outstanding provision for all pupils within the school
• Highly motivated and able to manage own workload while leading others
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• High expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• Willingness to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• Opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills
• Dedicated time out of class to complete duties
• A supportive and hardworking staff team and collaboration opportunities
• Friendly and happy children who are keen and eager to learn
Further details about the role
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs?
Do you want the opportunity to continue to shape our newly established in-school SEND hub?
Do you want to teach and have the time to carry out your SEND duties?
We are looking to appoint an experienced SENDCO or excellent practitioner with relevant primary experience who is willing to undertake the accredited SENCO qualification, to join our Senior Leadership Team starting April 2025 or earlier.
We are a friendly, one-form entry community school in Kidderminster where, ‘Pupils with SEND have their needs accurately and promptly identified... Staff ensure that curriculum adaptations are put in place to allow pupils to access learning alongside their peers’ (Ofsted, 2024). We are part of Victoria AcademiesMulti Academy Trust (VAT); a family of 10 primary schools based in the West Midlands. VAT prides itself on the values of Unity, Integrity, Courage, Curiosity and Excellence.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.