SENCO – Full time (negotiable for the right candidate)
Hillbrook School, London, SW17 8SGThis job expired on 17 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024 – August 2025
Closing date
17 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - 1 year Maternity leave cover – September 2024 – August 2025
Pay scale
- MPS
Additional allowances
+ SEN ALLOWANCE
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgeable SENCO who has the appropriate SENCO qualification and who is passionate about inclusion to work within our mainstream school. A sound understanding of how to support children with SEND is essential as is a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. The successful applicant will be part of our happy and friendly Inclusion team and work with our Inclusion team members to ensure the best outcomes possible are achieved for all of our children.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent and creative practitioner
- Has leadership experience and can apply this to a whole school context
- Has a proven record of expertise in Special Education Needs
- Is able to engage and communicate successfully with Parents & Carers
- Has a passion for children’s learning and development at all levels
- Is able to lead, inspire and motivate others
- Is able to use and interpret data and assessment effectively
- Has a proven track record of significant impact upon attainment of all pupils
- Has the ability to form positive relationships with the whole school community and outside agencies
- Has the highest possible standards and expectations of themselves and others
What the school offers its staff
Hillbrook is an outstanding, happy and successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.
We are a large and busy 3 / 4 entry school at the heart of a vibrant and diverse multi-ethnic community. In addition to our main school, we have an ASD Specialist Nursery and Reception Unit. We are located in Tooting, South West London, very close to both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec underground stations.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to:
- Be part of a happy, caring, and successful school
- Work with a great staff that value and support each other (we have fun!)
- Work in a community where parents are friendly, supportive and involved in school life
- Work in a well-resourced, organised and well cared for environment
- Have excellent opportunities to grow and develop as a practitioner
- Work with happy children who love school and want to achieve their very best
- Be well supported by a Senior leadership team who promote a healthy work life balance, who are visible and lead strongly by example
- Work with a supportive, involved and active Governing Board
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed – please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Completed application should be returned to the school by email recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Closing Date & Shortlisting: Friday 17 May 2024
(at noon)
Interview Date:
Wednesday 22 May 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Hillbrook Primary School
Hillbrook Road
London SW17 8SG
Tel: 020 8672 3957
Fax: 020 8767 1081
Email: recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Hart
NOR: 724
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hillbrook School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 725 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Hillbrook School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
Hillbrook is more than a primary school, it is a happy, successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.
We are a large 3 form entry Outstanding Primary School with a fantastic reputation. We are at the heart of a diverse and vibrant multi-ethnic community located in Tooting South West London, very close to both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec Stations.
Arranging a visit to Hillbrook School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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