Enhanced Learning Provision Lead & SENDco
Salary: UPS + SEN Allowance/Leadership - negotiable dependent on experience
Hours: Full Time (will consider 0.8FTE)
Contract: Permanent Contract
To commence: September 2024
About the School
At Chipstead Valley we set our expectations high for ourselves and for our children. We are a larger than average primary school set in beautiful grounds which include a swimming pool, cycle track, outdoor classroom, reading garden, immersive learning suite, woodland, conservation and orchard areas and an award winning, and extensive growing area. We are proud to offer an outstanding and inclusive education both in mainstream classes as well as our dedicated Treehouse class. Our school also prides itself on outdoor learning, a core thread running through all aspects of our curriculum and we constantly strive to ensure all children have access to all facilities within our grounds. The school is part of PACE Academy Trust, comprising of five schools within Croydon and Merton borough. As part of PACE Academy Trust, we work alongside four other schools with the mission to provide education and care of high quality in happy, inspiring environments, in which all children and adults are valued and encouraged to succeed. We work collaboratively as a trust on many key areas, including inclusion, with the flexibility and independence to innovate as a school. We have a keen and enthusiastic staff who embrace risk taking and new initiatives. The quality of teaching is high and staff are fully dedicated to raising standards in teaching and learning.
Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in further developing our provision for children with physical and complex medical needs. The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and passionate leader, who has the desire and ambition to continue to innovate and drive standards forward, within the role, ensuring the children within our ELP receive the highest possible standard of education and further provision. Some of our children who attend the ELP are fully integrated into our mainstream setting and we also have our wonderful Treehouse classroom, a smaller class providing children with specialist support, so they can access the curriculum and wider school life in a way that is adapted to meet their specific needs.
What we offer:
UPS/Leadership pay scale (dependent on experience)
A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential
Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work
The right candidate will have:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- A detailed knowledge of the SEN code of practice and its means of delivery
- Proven classroom experience within EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- SENDco experience
- Specific SENDCo Qualification
- Evidence of further professional development within areas specific to SEN and Inclusion
- The ability to motivate both students and peers
- The ability to lead others to achieving common goals
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school prior to applying. To arrange an appointment to view the school and discuss this role please use the contact details provided in the job application pack attached. To find out more about our school prior to your visit we invite you to view our school website, where you can take a virtual video tour of the school, and view our school prospectus.
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis between 15th April and 3rd May 2024. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. We do hope you will feel encouraged to join our dedicated and supportive team
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
Chipstead Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check and in line with KCSIE recommendations, we will also perform an online search of any shortlisted candidates.
PACE Academy Trust are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that PACE Academy Trust reflects our communities. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to our work, the better. If you share our values, we welcome your application
Chipstead Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check.