Are you an aspiring SENCo with QTS or a qualified SENCo looking for an exciting, new role?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated SENCo, with an excellent understanding of young children and their learning, and a passion for the SENCo role, to join our caring, hard working team.
This is a part time, non classroom based role for approximately 2 days per week, and you will be working with our experienced Assistant Head for Inclusion. For the right candidate with QTS, this position may have scope for other part time teaching roles within the school to increase the working week. This is a fixed term role for one academic year with the expectation that it will become permanent.
We are looking for someone who:
* is passionate about working with children and committed to an inclusive approach to learning
* is committed to raising standards for all children
* has qualified teacher status
* is aspiring to become a SENCo or already has experience working in SEND
* is excellent at communicating both orally and through written communication
* is self motivated, organised, accurate and efficient and able to use their own initiative
* is committed to developing professionally
* is able to work effectively with school governors, parents and outside professionals
* is a strong and effective team player
* has a love of life and promotes happiness in all they do
We can offer you:
* opportunities for excellent professional development with a thorough induction programme and CPD training.
* a staff committed to high quality teaching and learning in a school where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
* a very supportive team of colleagues and governors, where staff are valued and work life balance is considered important.
* the opportunity to work with a highly experienced Assistant Head for Inclusion who is a member of SLT
* a strong pastoral care team who support the Inclusion team
* a very happy, supportive, inclusive and friendly workplace!
West Byfleet Infant School is a popular school with well motivated children, supportive parents and a friendly, caring ethos. We are an infant school with three form entry in a lovely village school building, which has been extended to give facilities including a sports hall, sensory area, library, well equipped classrooms and wonderful outdoor areas.
If you are interested in discussion this vacancy we would love to hear from you and visits are warmly welcomed. In the meantime, you may like to take a look at our website. Please note we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date for applications: Noon Friday 17th May 2024
Interviews will take place: Thursday 23rd May 2024
West Byfleet Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.