Goosewell Primary Academy is looking to
appoint a part-time Special Education Needs and Disabilities Coordinator to
work within the school for 3 days per week.
Post: SENDCo
Location: Goosewell Primary Academy, Plymouth, PL9 9HD
FTE Salary Range: MPS1 - UPS1 + SEN allowance £2,539 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, part-time
Contract Hours: 19.5 hours per week
About the
role
We are looking for someone to positively and proactively support the
day-to-day SEND provision we offer our pupils. The successful candidate
will ideally be a trained SENDCo who holds Qualified Teacher Status. They
should have the National Award for SEN Coordination (NA SENCO), though this is
not essential. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching children
with a range of SEND across the whole primary age range.
The focus of the job role will be ensuring students with a SEN or
disability have full entitlement to the curriculum and to provide professional
guidance to colleagues.
About the successful candidate
Our hardworking, enthusiastic SENDCo will:
In order to facilitate this, we will:
About the School
At Goosewell Primary Academy, all
children are nurtured and encouraged to fulfil their potential by our committed
and talented staff. We want all our pupils to be well-rounded and happy
learners who are challenged so that they achieve their potential and are ready
for the next stage in their lifelong journey of education. Alongside this, we
promote an ethos of children and adults working together respectfully to create
a safe and supportive environment that contributes to our community.
Goosewell Primary Academy is a
successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630.
The Academy was inspected in December 2019 and received a Good rating: ‘Pupils
thrive at Goosewell Primary Academy. They enjoy learning and making friends.
Many pupils told inspectors that the school was very friendly and that pupils
were kind and well behaved. Pupils learn about the importance of acting
respectfully and with empathy for others throughout the curriculum.’
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing
Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of
delivering all through 3-19 education.
We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset,
Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are
building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum
principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our
young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge,
skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of
their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering
exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all
pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a
talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities
for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the
organisation.
Teachers within Reach South belong to
a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of
networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best
teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to
leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a
strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations
for staff and pupils alike.
Those we recruit are able to
demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated
to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school,
to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If
you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting
time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get
in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing
date: for applications
is Thursday, 16th May 2024
Interview
Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Monday, 20th May
2024
To apply for this opportunity, please
complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Antonia Murphy
07770377648
antonia_murphy@hotmail.co.uk