ST PETERS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL : SENCO - Part-time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Pay: MPS / UPS 1

We are looking for an outstanding individual who shares our vision for high aspiration and achievement for all, to join our vibrant and enthusiastic staff as our part-time SENCO (up to 2 days a week, flexibility depending in the candidate).

We are seeking someone who:

• Is an outstanding and inspirational leader of inclusion and special educational needs


• Holds a relevant SENCO qualification (or demonstrates a willingness to undertake it whilst in post).


• Is a highly effective class teacher with excellent communication skills.


• Can support and promote an inclusive culture throughout the school, enabling all children to achieve their best, overcoming barriers to learning and participation


• Can play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team and demonstrate a real commitment to our school vision.


• Can demonstrate outstanding impact on children’s learning and on teaching standards.


• Can act as a highly professional role model and inspire, motivate and develop children, staff and our whole school community


• Is an enthusiastic, flexible, hardworking team worker who has a passion for the job with a real desire to make a difference.


• Can demonstrate up to date working knowledge of issues around inclusion

We can offer:

• Opportunities for high quality professional development


• Children who are highly motivated and eager to learn


• Supportive parents


• Well-established systems to raise standards and promote inclusion


• A supportive and friendly staff team

In March 2014 Ofsted judged our school to be outstanding in all areas. “At St Peter’s pupils love coming to school, rise to adults’ high expectations and develop a love of learning” (Ofsted, March 2014). Please read our Ofsted report to find out more.

We welcome informal visits to the school prior to application and look forward to meeting you. To arrange visits and for further information, please contact Mrs Lucas on 01892 525727.

Closing Date: Friday 17th June 2016

Interviews: week beginning 20th June 2016

St Peter’s CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.

Information about the school

St Peter’s is a happy, successful and over subscribed school with 140 children on roll. We are situated in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. In March 2014 we were judged as outstanding by Ofsted in all categories. The School is on 3 sites with the playground at the end of the road and the hall a short walk away. We have many awards including Healthy Schools, Active Mark and Eco-Schools. As we are a small, church school we have a unique relationship between children, parents, staff and governors which has created an enabling ethos throughout the our school.

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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