SENDCo - Experienced or Aspiring Leaders Welcome

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

• This is a non-class-based role, allowing you the time and space to focus on high-quality SEND leadership
• Some teaching or cover responsibility will be required to support pupils and colleagues
• You will take strategic and operational responsibility for SEND across the school
• You will oversee the daily running, development and impact of our Additional Resource Classrooms, ensuring provision is ambitious, well-led and meets pupils’ needs
• You will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, staff, parents and external professionals to secure the best outcomes for children with SEND

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified SENCOs, or
• Teachers with the potential and desire to become a SENCO – full training and support towards the NASENCO qualification will be provided

We are looking for someone who:

• Is deeply committed to inclusion and high expectations for all pupils
• Has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies
• Can lead, support and inspire staff in delivering excellent SEND provision
• Is organised, reflective and solution-focused
• Believes that pupils with additional needs can thrive academically, socially and emotionally

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• Main / Upper Pay Scale plus SEN allowance
• A non-class-based SENCO role with meaningful leadership responsibility
• A school culture that genuinely values staff wellbeing, professional development and teamwork
• A supportive and experienced senior leadership team who will invest in your growth
• Well-resourced SEND provision and established ARC classrooms
• Enthusiastic, polite and hardworking children who enjoy learning
• The opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference to pupils and families

Why join Grove Primary?

• A warm, friendly and inclusive school community
• High expectations combined with strong professional support
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching, learning and inclusion
• A commitment to developing leaders at every stage of their career

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. This is an exciting opportunity to see our inclusive ethos in action and meet our wonderful staff and pupils.

Dates available:

Wednesday 22nd April 4.15 pm

Friday 24th April 4.15 pm

Tuesday 28th April 2.00 pm

Friday 1st May 10.00 am

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit 0208 590 3611

Commitment to safeguarding

Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken up and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Protection of your Data/Information Once the recruitment process has been completed the application form and associated documents for the successful candidate will be retained to form the basis of an employment record and stored safely and securely. Unsuccessful candidates’ details will be retained for six months and after that period will be securely disposed of.