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Mile Oak Primary School (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£30000 - £46525 + TLR2.1
37 per week
Job introduction
Paid weeks per year: 52
Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week. There is potential for flexibility around hours.
Salary: TMS/UPS + TLR2.1
Start date: 1st January 2025
We are looking to appoint an inspirational, skilled and highly motivated SENDCo who will lead SEND across the school. This is a perfect opportunity for a dynamic and talented leader, with a proven track record of raising achievement and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND aligned with the schools’ vision.
Mile Oak Primary School is situated on a large site school in Portslade with 429 pupils on roll, this includes Little Oaks Nursery.
We believe that relationships are the key to all children experiencing success and this is underpinned by the highest expectations of learning, support and behaviour. All staff share the collective responsibility of ensuring that every child thrives, succeeds and has their individual needs met within a strong culture of belonging.
You will need to share our core vision of thinking big and the school values of ambition, courage, pride and respect. The successful candidate will have a clear vision for SEND education and possess the skills to lead school development in this key area. This role will involve leading and managing the delivery of exemplary SEND provision in order to ensure that all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.
About the role
Our new SENDCo will:
• Drive the schools vision and values in relation to SEND.
• Play an active part in whole school evaluation and school development planning for SEND.
• Lead, manage and monitor the SEND budgets including strategic delegation of internal and external resources in order to drive standards and secure good value for money.
• Model and disseminate high quality targeted teaching to diminish differences and work closely with staff.
• Work under pressure and prioritise time and tasks appropriately, whilst meeting deadlines.
• Develop effective strategies to bridge barriers to learning through the Graduated Approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review).
• Analyse data and act on it appropriately to ensure all targeted pupils make progress and have improved outcomes.
• Have the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, wider staff, outside agencies, the Local Authority and parents.
• Hold the National SENCO Award, or be willing to begin to work towards the NPQ SEND qualification, unless qualified through performing the role of SENDCo prior to and since September 2009.
• Line manage Learning Mentors, Individual Needs Assistants and caseloads.
• Identify learning needs and referring children to relevant agencies.
• Organising progress plans and annual review meetings.
• Promoting inclusive practice and producing appropriate personal CPD to staff.
In turn, we offer you:
· Enthusiastic and caring pupils who are motivated to learn, thrive and be inspired.
· An inclusive school that is proud to support the community.
· An excellent range of professional development opportunities.
· An incredibly talented, committed and supportive staff team.
· A positive, exciting and motivating school environment.
· A supportive and knowledgeable Senior Leadership team and Governing Body.
· A well-resourced school with fantastic facilities and outdoor learning environment.
• A school vison that is ambitious for all.
Our Website and social media pages provide a wealth of information and we strongly encourage visiting the school.
To arrange an informal conversation with the Headteacher, Luke Lording, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Andrea Hammond, School Business Manager on 01273 077114 or andreahammond@mileoak.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Closing date: Midday 4th October
Interview date: Wednesday 9th October
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: Graham Avenue, Portslade, BN41 2WN, email: andreahammond@mileoak.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Telephone 01273 294880
Website: http://www.mileoakschool.co.uk
Additional information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.