CLASS TEACHER AND SCHOOL SENDCO

Location

BURNLEY WHITTLEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabor Street , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 0HL
Tel: 01282 429419
School website: www.whittlefield.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 227

Information

An exciting opportunity to work at Whittlefield Primary school has arisen for an experienced, inspiring, conscientious SENDCO and class teacher. The ideal candidate will join our thriving school family and be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, assisting the Headteacher in leading and managing the school. For the successful candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to build on our current strengths and help us continue to develop.

As SENCO you will 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.

We look forward to hearing from candidates who:-

 have experience of the primary curriculum

 have the belief that all children are capable of great things and the drive to make it possible for each of them to achieve.

can manage skilled, experienced support staff

can contribute whole heartedly to the life of the school

build effective relationships with children and their families

 enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team

 have excellent communication skills

 are a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies

 are able to readily adapt to the ever changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner

 have a strong and focused work ethic

 are committed to upholding our school values, nurturing ethos and strong behaviour policy.

will nurture our children, ensuring they feel safe and valued and play a large part in the wider life of our school.

Visits to school are encouraged as our website is new and therefore doesn’t yet show off our full offer. Please contact the school office.

Closing date: Noon 7th October 2024

Lesson Observations: 16th, 17th and 28th October 2024
Interview; 29th and 30th October

Whittlefield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.


More Information can be found at http://www.whittlefield.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

 See Person Specification 

Desirable Qualifications

 See Person Specification 

Essential Experience

 See Person Specification 

Desirable Experience

 See Person Specification 

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

contact Jane Thistlethwaite, Heateacher via the school office on 01282 429419

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be returned to head@whittlefield.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.