- is an outstanding practitioner and qualified SENDCO (or willing to undertake national qualification on appointment)
- is innovative and inspirational
- has excellent people skills and the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support colleagues
- can work effectively with all stakeholders, particularly parents
- has a sound knowledge of the SEND code of practice
- able to motivate staff, encouraging teamwork with a clear vision for the school
- committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of the school
In return we are offering:- a school that puts a culture of safeguarding our children at its core
- a distinct Catholic ethos that underpins all that we do as a school
- 'St. Gerard's is a happy and harmonious community, pupils get along together, they are thoughtful, polite and considerate. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around school.' (Ofsted, March 2023)
- a strong, enthusiastic and committed staff team
- a friendly and caring environment committed to providing the best possible experience for our children
- an opportunity to use your skills and develop professionally in a supportive environment
- a welcoming and active Governing Body
A positive approach to working with children is essential as is a commitment to our safeguarding procedures.
Informal visits are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office on or email Mrs Bannister at for an application pack and further information.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check (where applicable) Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
- a school that puts a culture of safeguarding our children at its core
senco - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Birmingham City Council
Description
Start date 2 September 2024
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Yatesbury Avenue
Birmingham
B35 6LB
Contact email
We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, highly self-motivated and positive minded SENDCO, to join our team.
The Inclusion Lead, in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, will play a key role in determining the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision in the school, to raise achievement of children with SEND, taking day to day responsibility for the operation of the SEND and any related policies.
The successful candidate will assist the Senior Leadership Team in delivering the vision and direction of the school, setting high expectations and modelling professional conduct. There will be some teaching assigned to this post.
St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School is a successful, friendly school with a dedicated and committed staff team. We are a one-form entry school and currently have 236 pupils on roll.
The successful candidate: