CLASSTEACHER AND SENDCO

Location

BURNLEY WHITTLEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabor Street , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 0HL
Tel: 01282 429419
School website: www.whittlefield.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 209

Information

An exciting opportunity to work at Whittlefield Primary school has arisen for an experienced, inspiring, conscientious SENDCO and classteacher. 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 are looking for someone who: 

Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring all children make excellent academic and social progress; 

Has a passion for SEND and passionately believes in ensuring children with SEND receive the very best; 

Is a creative classroom practitioner; 

Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills; 

Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters; 

Has strong behaviour management skills; 

Has a sound, working knowledge of the SEND code of practice. 

Has a sound insight into what constitutes highly inclusive practice 

Is innovative and looks for ways to push the boundaries 

Is highly efficient and well organised 

Has excellent people skills and the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support colleagues 

Sees parents as key partners in the work we do for all our children, but particularly those who have additional needs 

Can engage with a wide variety of professionals to support school in its endeavour in meeting the needs of all pupils 

What we can offer in return: 

A nurturing, caring and inclusive school; 

Friendly, highly motivated staff who work exceptionally as a happy team.  

A dedicated leadership team who will support and develop you as well as promoting a positive work-life balance and proactively take into account your wellbeing. 

A leadership team that maintains an open-door policy, where fresh, innovative ideas are welcome and genuinely considered in order to continuously improve our school. 

A leadership team who are committed to your further professional development including mentoring and support. 

Fantastic children who are ready to be inspired. 

A place where the spirit of teamwork and mutual respect and support permeates throughout. We believe this ethos is what makes our school a ‘family’. 

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. 

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 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.  


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

Essential Qualifications

Qualified teacher status

Degree

Hold the national award for SEN, or commitment to gaining SENCO qualification 

Essential Experience

Successful previous teaching in a primary school 

Experience of identification, support, planning and monitoring of the progress of SEND pupils

Proposed Interview Date:

17/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to school are encouraged as our website is being developed and therefore doesn’t yet show off our full offer. To book a school visit or to discuss the role, please contact the school office on 01282 419419.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: vacancies@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.