SEND CO-ORDINATOR (0.5 FTE)

WITH KEY STAGE 2 TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (0.5 FTE)

Applications for combined roles (1FTE) or individual SEND-Co (on 0.5 FTE) will be considered

START DATE: Easter 2022 or sooner if possible

SALARY: MPR/ UPR 

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We are looking to appoint an outstanding individual to our dedicated and supportive team. The successful applicant will be someone who embraces the whole curriculum, wants the very best for every child, both academically and pastorally and wants to learn from others. They must be enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated. The school is committed to providing excellent support for students with SEND and if you aspire to deliver the best education you can, believe all that all children should receive excellent learning opportunities and endeavour to see all children achieve their best, then you might be the SENDCO Orchard Junior School is seeking!

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the quality and standards of additional provision and support for pupils with Special Educational Needs. They will be part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team. Orchard Junior School is highly regarded in the community and has an excellent reputation. Set in large spacious grounds, we are a school that believes deeply in developing the whole child and working together to make every day a success for each of our fantastic children. We want every child to feel and believe they matter. We are a forward-thinking, aspirational school and are well on our way to becoming outstanding in all we do. We have a clear vision and plan for the development of our school which includes major building work to improve our building as well as a grounds development plan to give our pupils and staff a richer, more stimulating learning environment.

The school has an excellent track record of nurturing and developing teachers. We are passionate about providing opportunities for teachers to learn from each other and develop their skills. We accommodate SCITT students in school and others on trainee teaching programmes.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate they are:

• passionate about SEND and hold the SENDCO accreditation

• able to effectively lead a team of learning support assistants and manage the provision for pupils with additional needs.

• willing to engage in a personalised programme of continuing professional development,

• able to work well as part of a team.

• motivate and challenge children by creating stimulating, vibrant and purposeful lessons and environment.

• have high levels of person and professional integrity and pastoral care.

• have high expectations of children’s progress and attainment, as well as being highly organised and resourceful.

• work effectively as part of a team to support each child’s learning, working with the wider staff team, parents and other agencies.

We can offer you:

• A highly experienced and very friendly team who will support you greatly in your new role.

• Very well behaved and motivated children.

• Varied opportunities for training and development both in-house and external that meet both the needs of you as an individual and the school.

• Highly supportive parents, Governing Body and PTFA.

• A ‘good’ school underpinned by high quality relationships.

• Staff who care about each other and grow together.

We actively encourage visits to look around our school and to meet staff and children.

To apply please obtain an application pack from the school website www.orchardjunior.com and return your completed forms to Angela Symes – School Business Manager,
angela.symes@orchardjunior.com by 12 noon on Friday 3rd December 2021.