SENDCo / Inclusion Lead - Starting November 2024

Salary: - £47,185 - £52,074 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Friday 21 June 2024, at 9:00am
Interview date: Thursday 27 June 2024

How to apply:  Please email your completed application form to twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org.

Who to contact if you have a query: Please email Tracy Webb our Head of Administration at twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org or call 01424 424530.

Why work at St Paul’s?

We are a thriving and vibrant primary academy educating approximately 650 children, including our nursery. We are an inclusive church school, which is part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust.

Within a Christian environment, we aim to provide a beacon of light to guide children on their journey through life, equipping them with the values, which will lay the foundations for future development.

Every adult is committed to being inspirational; sharing their knowledge, interest and passions; creating life-long learners who are confident exploring, navigating and developing their understanding of the world around them.

We aim to recruit high calibre staff who are committed to achieving the highest standards. The successful candidate must also be reflective and have the ability to contribute to the school’s journey towards Outstanding.

What we are looking for:

We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic SENDCo/Inclusion Lead starting November 2024. We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate and committed to championing children with additional needs
• Has an ambition to lead a team and develop others
• Is an expert in adaptive teaching and has the ability to impart that knowledge to all staff
• Has the ability to critically reflect and be part of whole school decision making and change
• Is hard working and dedicated to improving the lives of children
• Has a track record of improving outcomes for SEND children
• High expectations of pupils, colleagues and themselves
• Willingness to work within a church school ethos
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to contribute to the wider curriculum, offering enrichment opportunities to all
• Effectively promotes and develops the vision, culture and ethos of the school

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead a team of skilled and passionate inclusion staff
• An inclusion department with its own dedicated building and offices 
• An experienced SENDCo administrator to support you in your role
• Responsibility for small SEND classroom led by an experienced SEND Higher Learning Teacher Assistant
• An experienced and dynamic Senior Leadership Team
• A significant part in the continuing development of our academy on our journey to outstanding
• A friendly, diverse and welcoming environment
• Membership of a strong and supportive Academy Trust
• An academy with a history of strong academic results
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Come and join our dedicated professional team. Unfortunately CVs will not be considered. The academy has a commitment to equality and diversity and encourages recruits from a diverse background to apply.

If you would like further information about our academy please visit our website, https://www.stpaulsceacademy.org/. We welcome visits so if you would like to see our school or have any questions, please email Tracy Webb our Head of Administration at twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org or call 01424 424530.

Email completed application form to: twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details /applications on file once the position is filled.

Safeguarding

• This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.
• Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted
• All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau.
• This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

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 Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.