SENCO

Location

CHURCH. ST NICHOLAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
St Nicholas Road , Off Dill Hall Lane , Church , Accrington , BB5 4DN
Tel: 01254 381875
School website: www.st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 199

Information

Information
An exciting opportunity to become SENCO at St Nicholas C of E Primary School. The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational teacher from September 2024. We are looking for someone who will develop and share our vision of high quality education for all. The successful applicant must be committed to developing all children but especially SEND children, a dedicated teacher, and have a willingness to live out our school motto, ‘Growing together in our love of God, learning and life.’

Our Vision and Value
At St Nicholas, ‘Pupils are accepted and loved. They understand their worth and potential as life-long learners and as a child of God.’

Do you aspire to excellence in education and have the desire to shape our children’s lives? The Governors, teachers and children are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated SENCO who is passionate about education and who can work with all members of our school community to, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6).

Our ideal applicant:

has a proven track record as an outstanding practitioner

is passionate to ensure that all children achieve their highest potential

will nurture and further develop our strong Christian ethos and community spirit

has an ability to work to tight deadlines

an awareness of current SEN theory and pedagogical practices needs to raise the achievement of SEN children

has the National SENCO award or equivalent

If you believe that you could make a positive difference to our school and you feel that our school provides an environment which will enable you to become an inspirational teacher, we would like to invite you to apply for the position and join our dedicated team.

We can offer you

happy, polite, caring and well behaved children who love school and enjoy learning

hardworking, committed and dedicated staff whose aim is to improve outcomes for children

a caring, inclusive, Christian ethos

support for your professional development and well-being

a close working partnership between the Church, parents and the local community

a governing body, which is supportive and ambitious

continued support

St Nicholas CE Primary School is committed to child safety and protection and all staff regularly undertake the DBS clearance process.  Appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and subject to references.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

See attached

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

08/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Applications must be returned by: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Shortlisting will take place on: Thursday 2nd May
Only candidates who have been successful in their application will be notified.
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 8th May 2024

It is essential that a visit to school is made prior to application.

Headteacher Liam Noon 01254 381875

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Return forms to the Headteacher at the School head@st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.