Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Location

Trafford, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

MOSS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Moss Park Road

Stretford

M32 9HR

Tel: 0161 864 1710

[email protected]

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS COORDINATOR – required from 1/9/2024

Permanent and Full Time

Teachers’ Pay Range plus a TLR2 payment (£5000 per annum) is attached to this post

This post is not suitable for ECTs.

The Governing Body wish to appoint an inspirational teacher and SENCO to join our dedicated team at Moss Park Primary School. The role is full time and permanent. It does not involve a class-based responsibility. 

This post would be suitable for an experienced teacher who has gained the NASENCO qualification (or is currently on the NASENCO course) and would like to make a difference to the children and families at Moss Park Primary School. You will be on the Leadership Team with responsibility for the strategic and operational oversight of our SEND policy and provision. 

The post includes a part-time teaching commitment of up to 2 days in total a week – for example, leadership cover and/or leading SEND pupil interventions.

Please note that only candidates who have the NASENCO qualification or are currently partially way through the NASENCO will be shortlisted. 

Moss Park Primary School serves a rich and diverse learning community.  It is a warm and welcoming school that is committed to the welfare and personal development of its pupils.  All staff have high expectations of academic achievement and behaviour and our pupils are wonderful to work with. 

For this post we are looking for a teacher who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner able to motivate, engage and inspire pupils
• Has a good understanding of the 2015 SEND code of practice
• Is an advocate of Quality First Teaching and can lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children in the classroom
• Is committed to securing good outcomes for pupils with SEND across the curriculum
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Will oversee the work of Teaching Assistants leading interventions with children
• Is determined, resilient and has high expectations of themselves and the school
• Is flexible, has a good sense of humour and can work well in a year group team
• Is willing to engage in all aspects of school life 

We can offer:

• A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team who work well together and are committed to providing the highest quality of education for every child
• Well behaved and motivated children who are keen to learn
• A reduced teaching commitment with guaranteed weekly leadership time
• Access to regular professional coaching  
• A dedicated leadership office
• Supportive parents who work with the school to ensure the best for their child
• Leaders and Governors who are committed to your continuing professional development
• A well-resourced, attractive indoor and outdoor learning environment

We would love to discuss the role in greater detail with prospective candidates, so if you have any questions about the job please contact me, Sally Nunwick (Headteacher), via the school office. Visits to school are welcome (see dates below). These can be arranged via our School Business Manager, Sara Moroney, on 0161 864 1710.

Please download the application form and job description from the ‘Greater Jobs’ website; only applications using the school application form will be considered.  Application forms should be returned to school either electronically to [email protected] or by post, for the attention of the Headteacher.

Safeguarding information

Moss Park Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and other pre-employment and statutory checks. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activities relating to children. As part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance (para 221), Moss Park Primary School may undertake online searches on all shortlisted candidates.

Applicants who are not contacted may assume that they have not been successful but are thanked for their interest.

Date for Visits to School - Monday 18th March 4pm; Tuesday 19th March 4pm; Tuesday 9th April 8am and 11am.

Closing Date - Monday 15 April 2024 12pm

Shortlisting - Monday 15 April 2024 afternoon

Lesson Observations (in school) - Tuesday 23 April 2024

Interview - Thursday 25 April 2024

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£35k per annum