DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (SENCO)

Location

PENWORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Crookings Lane , Penwortham , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 0HU
Tel: 01772 743321
School website: www.penworthamprimary.co.uk
Roll: 211

Information

The Headteacher and Governors of Penwortham Primary School are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our school. We are looking for an experienced, inspiring, conscientious and enthusiastic teacher & SENCO to join our thriving team and be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, assisting the Headteacher in leading and managing the school. The successful applicant will need to be able to support our children to be the best that they can be and to uphold our school values, be a positive role model who will lead by example. Be able to form positive relationships within a team and have a strong commitment to providing challenging and exciting learning opportunities for all of our children.

As SENCO have an important role to play in determining the strategic development of SEND policy and provision at the school, and in the day-to-day coordination of specific provision that is made to support individual pupils with SEND.

Closing date: 12 noon on 13th September 2024 | proposed interview dates: 30th September and 1st October 2024

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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination, or willing to undertake NASENCO upon appointment.

Essential Experience

Extensive teaching, leadership, and management experience with knowledge of developments across all the primary key stages and curriculum areas.

Up-to-date knowledge of current safeguarding legislation and guidance to designated safeguarding lead level.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience of achieving and sustaining high standards of behaviour and learning for all pupils.

Ability to support, maintain and develop the school’s vision and ethos.

Proposed Interview Date:

01/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits are warmly encouraged please contact school office on 01772 743321, Miss Penarski, to arrange.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please note the supporting statement should be submitted in word format and can be no more than two sides of A4 pages with a minimum size 11 Arial font. Applications should be emailed to, Headteacher, Miss K Penarski, head@penwortham-pri.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.