SENDCO – Tipton Green Junior School - Elston Hall Learning Trust

Description

o Teachers Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale plus SEN allowance

o Permanent

o Full Time

o To start September 2024

Tipton Green Junior School is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and knowledgeable SENDCO.

The role will involve working alongside all staff to ensure that all SEND pupils are fully supported and have opportunity through specific support to flourish. As part of the responsibilities, our SENDCO will also work closely with parents / carers and external agencies to provide a team around the child approach. This will also involve working with special schools and supporting transition to secondary schools for some of our SEND pupils. You should be devoted to ensuring that our SEND children are fully supported to reach their potential.

The post will also involve some teaching commitment across the week that can be discussed depending on the teaching experience of candidates applying for the post.

As a SENDCo in our Trust you will:

• Be an excellent, fully qualified teacher with an understanding of how to achieve high standards

• Have achieved the National Award for SEN Coordination or a willingness to undertake it

• Have experience of working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs

• Be caring, compassionate and understanding of the needs of our children and families

• Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Be committed to inclusive practice and believe that every child will succeed

• Work effectively as part of the teams within school and across our Trust

• Be driven to have high expectations of yourself and others

We can offer:

• A lively, enthusiastic and supportive team of colleagues

• An energetic mix of pupils who are very proud of their schools

• Excellent CPD alongside opportunities for career progression across the Trust

Elston Hall Learning Trust has been established since 2015 and currently consists of six schools across Wolverhampton, Walsall and Sandwell. The Trust is underpinned by the moral purpose to change lives for the better and ensure our children achieve their potential. We want our children to be the best they can be and through learning believe that they can achieve anything. We share these same values for our staff and pride ourselves on a culture of support and trust. As a member of our team, you will benefit from access to an Employee Assistance Programme through Medigold Health, access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme, excellent CPD opportunities as well as working with an outstanding and supportive team of colleagues.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on or email

CLOSING DATE: 3 MAY AM

INTERVIEWS: W/C 6 MAY 2024

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people

Elston Hall Learning 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 appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible. If you would prefer us to not to do this, please indicate this, giving reasons, on your application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Further information can be found on our Trust website including our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, the reference form we use to obtain references, and our policy on the recruitment of ex-Offenders.

To apply please visit to download an application form for Teaching staff. Return completed forms to the school office or

Hours:

Full Time, Permanent

Salary:

Teachers Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale plus SEN allowance

Address:

Tipton Green Junior School, Manor Road, Tipton, DY4 8PR

Closing Date:

Friday 3 May 2024 at 9.00 am