ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR SEND

Location

ACCRINGTON PEEL PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Alice Street , Accrington , BB5 6QR
Tel: 01254 231583
School website: www.peel-park.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 630

Information

The Headteacher and Governors of Peel Park Primary School are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head of School– with the main role of SENDCo . The successful candidate will play a central role in the Leadership Team, providing strategic vision and operational deliverance on all matters linked to this post and whole school leadership.

You will work with the Inclusion Manager (DHT) providing professional leadership and management within SEND to secure high-quality teaching, improved standards of learning and support all staff to develop their teaching to support all learners.

You will take a central role in assisting the Leadership Team, to develop our school in accordance with its shared values and our school development plans. Please see attached job overview that details key duties. 

Equal opportunities statement – We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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.

The closing date 12 noon 27/09/2024

Essential Qualifications

Recognised teacher training qualification – Cert Ed. / PGCE / QTS or QTLS / Diploma in Teaching (essential)

The successful candidate will be a qualified SENDCo, or be willing to complete the National SENDCo (NPQ) qualification as part of their CPD.

Desirable Qualifications

National award for special educational needs co-ordinator (NASENCO) or within 18 months of starting the post (desirable)

Accredited training in specific areas of special education, e.g. Autism, Dyslexia etc. (desirable)

Management/leadership qualification (desirable)

Essential Experience

Please see attached job overview document. 

Desirable Experience

Experience of having carried out the SENDCo role is desirable

Proposed Interview Date:

07/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits are warmly encouraged, please contact the school office on 01254 231583 to arrange.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@peelpark.lancs.sch.uk including a covering letter no more than two sides of A4 pages.

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