Job Details

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 52

Start date: 1st September 2022

At Queens Park Primary School we are looking for a SENCO to join our leadership team in September 2022. This role will involve leading and managing the delivery of exemplary SEND provision across the school in order to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential.

 

About the role

Our ideal candidate will:

• Drive the schools’ vision and values in relation to SEND
• Play an active part in whole school evaluation and school improvement planning for SEND provision
• Lead, manage and monitor the SEND budgets including strategic delegation of internal and external resources in order to drive standards and secure good value for money
• Have a proven ability to advise and support all staff in identifying barriers to learning, to enable staff to plan in-class provision and interventions to meet the needs of pupils
• Be extremely capable of working under pressure and prioritising time and tasks appropriately, whilst meeting deadlines
• Work with the SLT and staff to develop effective strategies to bridge barriers to learning through the Graduated Approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review)
• Be able to analyse data and act on it appropriately to ensure all targeted pupils are able to maximise their potential
• Have the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with the senior leadership team, wider staff, outside agencies and the local authority
• Is able to respond to safeguarding concerns in a knowledgeable and timely manner, in their role as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Hold the National SENCO Award, or be working towards it, unless qualified through performing the role of SENCO prior to and since September 2009.
• There is an expectation that the successful candidate can lead by example and that they have the skills to model high quality teaching and learning across the primary age range.

We can offer you:

• Talented, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are committed to continuous improvement.
• Friendly, caring pupils who support and respect each other.
• An inclusive school serving a wide and diverse community.
• A happy, positive and vibrant working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• An ethos that is ambitious for all.

Queen’s Park Primary is strongly committed to creating a safe environment for our children and thorough safeguarding procedures will be followed.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Kelly Bassett on 02173 686822 to make an appointment.

To apply for this post go to jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk where you will find the application pack. Please email your application to recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 4th July 

Interview date: 7th or 8th July 

School Office: 01273 686822

Website: https://www.queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Work Permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Please see Gov.uk for more information on the Skilled Worker Visa.

 

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Job Information Pack
• Application Form