SHEARS GREEN INFANT SCHOOL: SENCO - Part-time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Pay: MPS plus SEN allowance

Part time Senco Required from September 2016

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, motivate and enthusiastic professional to work three days a week as our SENCo. The successful candidate will lead and manage aspects of Special Educational Needs under the direction of our Inclusion Manager to ensure that our pupils make progress in academic, social and emotional learning and well-being.

Applicants will be outstanding teachers who will be able to provide an effective and inclusive provision for children with SEND. The role would suit a primary school teacher who has the necessary experience and the willingness to undertake the appropriate courses in order to deliver the role of SENCo

If you are forward thinking and able to work within a team, able to share good practice and with amazing ideas as well as being caring, innovative, approachable have a great sense of humour we would love to have you on our team! Our children are excited about learning and proud of the wonderful resources and environment we offer. We are a friendly and supportive school who have high expectations of work and enjoyment of both children and staff. We are extremely proud of our learning environment and our positive relationships with parents. We have enthusiastic and effective support staff and dedicated governors.

Shears Green Junior School is a popular over-subscribed four form entry school in Northfleet, Kent. Transport links to M2/A2 are minutes away from the school.

We expect all potential applicants to make an informal visit to the school before they apply. As part of the recruitment process we may request the opportunity to see you teach.

Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon – 25th May 2016

Interview Date: To be advised

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS Disclosure System.

Information about the school

Shears Green is a large, popular, successful and over-subscribed junior school situated in Gravesham. There are currently 480 pupils on roll organised into 16 classes.

We are well resourced, have excellent ICT facilities, large splendid grounds, and children who want to learn.

If you want to learn more about the school why not visit our website.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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