SENCO

Location

LECK ST PETER'S and HORNBY ST MARGARET'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Tel: 01524 271538
School website: www.leck-st-peters.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 51

Information

The Governors of The Lune Valley Federation of Leck St Peter’s and Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary Schools are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational SENCO from January 2025. 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 vision, ‘Belonging, Believing, Succeeding Together.’

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 support and raise the educational achievements for special educational needs (SEND) pupils.

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.

The successful candidate will:

Act as SENCO (non-teaching) for 6 hours per week.

Organise their time in each school according to the current priorities.

This post may fit well with a current SENCO who wants more hours.

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

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

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.

The closing date is 12 noon on 30/09/2024

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher status or equivalent.

Qualification to act as SENCO in school 

Desirable Qualifications

Other educational/professional qualifications.

Essential Experience

Effective teaching and learning with children at all ability levels.

Holding a SENCO position either currently or previously.

Desirable Experience

Mixed age teaching experience.

Applying for EHCPs and other services available to support teachers and children.

Proposed Interview Date:

17/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Nicole Davison 015242 71538 / 015242 21496

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@leck-st-peters.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.