SENDCO AND INCLUSION LEADER

Location

QUEEN'S DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Black Bull Lane , Fulwood , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 3LA
Tel: 01772 718344
School website: www.queensdriveschool.co.uk
Roll: 435

Information

The Governors of Queen's Drive Primary School are seeking to appoint a part-time (3 days a week - 0.6), non teaching SENCo and Inclusion Leader.  This is an exciting opportunity to join our hard working and innovative team.  The successful candidate will be an inspirational and ambitious professional who will have responsibility for the leadership of SEND provision at Queen's Drive.  This post comes with no class teaching although it may be necessary to work with small groups of children on particular targets and interventions.  

Queen's Drive Primary School is a large two form entry school based in urban Fulwood, north Preston.  We currently have 437 children on roll.  Our location is easily accessible via the M55 and M6, making us a desirable school.

The successful candidate will have the following essential knowledge, skills and abilities:-

High expectations of all pupils

Engage the interests of learners

Effectively manage support staff in the classroom

Outstanding classroom management and organisation

Outstanding behaviour managemen

A clear understanding of how assessment for learning practices support teaching and learning

Use a range of strategies to provide feedback to pupils

Closely assess, track, record and report pupils' progress

Demonstrate an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

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://www.queensdriveschool.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Evidence of recent and relevant training applicable to the post

Desirable Qualifications

NASENCO

Essential Experience

Recent knowledge of EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Experience of leading SEND provision/intervention

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with children with additional needs, including medical

Experience of teaching and assessing Phonics

Proposed Interview Date:

20/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01772 718344

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Forms to be returned to bursar@queensdrive.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.