SENCO

Role Overview & Responsibilities

SENCo and EYFS Teacher at Vaynor First School

Pay range – M1 – UPS3 (TLR2)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a driven, dedicated and innovative SENCo and Class Teacher (0.5 teaching commitment) to join us at The Vaynor First School. We are seeking an inspirational EYFS/KS1 teacher who has the ability to create a fun and nurturing learning environment, together with a commitment to bringing out the best in every child. Teaching experience across the primary phase is desirable but not essential.

You will be joining our forward-thinking senior leadership team who will give you their full support. We are proud of our outstanding staff and children who all make our school a rewarding place to work. Regardless of your experience, you will have a range of exciting and extensive CPD opportunities to ensure you are continually improving your knowledge and craft.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an existing SENCo with relevant experience and/or qualification.
• Be dedicated, committed, enthusiastic, passionate and innovative.
• Inspire and motivate staff and children to ensure that they feel valued and supported.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Have a proven track record of improving outcomes for children with SEND.
• Be an excellent teacher with a robust and well developed understanding of pedagogy; able to mentor, coach and develop others.
• Be confident to offer SEND support and advice to colleagues within the school and trust as needed.
• Continue to further the school’s and Trust’s progression, engaging fully with stakeholders.
• Continue to build on the strong relationships with parents, carers and partners within the school as well as in the wider community.
• Support the visions and values of our trust and the school and continue to embed them.
• Be responsible for, and dedicated in, the promotion of children’s and staff well-being.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children. In this light, we would like to draw the following matters to your attention:

All appointments are made subject to:

o A) An enhanced DBS disclosure;

o B) Checks of professional status (EWC; QTS etc.)

o C) Confirmation of professional qualifications

o D) Receipt of strong references (if not already received by the time of interview); and

o E) Medical clearance

2. Please visit our website to download an application form www.endeavourschools.org and return to office@endeavourschools.org We only accept applications completed in the format requested within this advert. Please do not send CVs or open testimonials / references

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28,000.00-£43,685.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redditch: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2023
Reference ID: SENCO VFS
Expected start date: 04/09/2023