Do you want to make a difference?
Thatcham Park C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint an
Special Needs Co-ordinator for September or sooner
0.4 FTE Permanent Mainscale / UPS
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic experienced SENCo to join the highly motivated staff at our school. We seek someone who is:
- Skilled and experienced in supporting achieving the best outcomes for all vulnerable children;
- Knowledgeable in national policy, systems, procedures and strategies for pupils with SEND;
- Experienced in supporting colleagues across the primary phase and responding to pupils with a wide range of needs including emotional, behavioural and physical;
- Able to lead a team and facilitate appropriate and relevant training;
- Able to demonstrate impact of provision of interventions across the school;
- An excellent communicator with all stakeholders including pupils, parents, colleagues, governors and outside agencies;
- Able to demonstrate empathy for pupils and families whilst also supporting provision in class;
- Adaptable, flexible approach to working and able to work under pressure and own initiative as well as part of a team;
- Sympathetic to, and supportive of, our Christian ethos.
Our current SENCo says “the right person will be blessed with a role that is supported by a fantastic team and leader – they would be very lucky to be appointed!”
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Application packs are available from the School Office by email or by phone. Applications by email are acceptable.
Deadline for applications Midday Tuesday 6th March 2018
For an Application Pack, please email finance@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk
Equal Opportunities - This school is committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity. Our staff are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to equality by taking action which eliminates discrimination and promotes equality of opportunity. The recruitment and selection process will be applied fairly and consistently to all applying for positions within this school regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or trade union membership/non membership.
Safeguarding - Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is integral to effective management in our school. This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where appropriate along with other relevant employment checks.