SENDCo and KS1 Class Teacher

SENDCo and KS1 Class Teacher

Location: Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS plus additional SENDCo allowance
Closing Date: Midnight, 4th December 2024
Start Date: April 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic SENDCo and KS1 Class Teacher to join a friendly and hard-working school team. This dual-role position offers the chance to lead SEND provision across the school while teaching a mixed Year 1/2 class.

The school is committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. This role is essential in ensuring high expectations and exceptional SEND provision, guiding pupils in both academic and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

As SENDCo, you will:

• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school, ensuring outstanding support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Work collaboratively with school leaders to monitor, evaluate, and enhance SEND policies and practices.
• Ensure all SEND pupils achieve their academic and personal potential, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Hold the National Award for SEN Co-ordination or be willing to work towards it.

As KS1 Class Teacher, you will:

• Teach a mixed Year 1/2 class with creativity, energy, and passion, providing an invigorating and inclusive learning environment.
• Deliver high-quality lessons that challenge, motivate, and inspire children to achieve their best.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning.
• Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be enthusiastic and committed to improving the outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Be dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Be a team player who works collaboratively to uphold the school’s mission and vision.
• Be experienced in teaching children in KS1 and have a proven track record of excellence in classroom practice.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A nurturing and inclusive culture where staff and pupils thrive.
• Opportunities to work alongside other SENDCos across a broader educational network.
• Professional development opportunities and a commitment to staff well-being.
• Career progression opportunities within the wider school community.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher ready to take on a leadership position in SEND while continuing to enjoy the rewards of classroom teaching.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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