SENCO with 0.6 Teaching Commitment

Job detailsJob roleTeacherSENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)Visa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternFull time: Monday and Tuesday SENCOWednesday, Thursday and Friday - Class TeacherContract typePermanentPay scaleMPS and TLR2What skills and experience we're looking forBe able to:-Demonstrate and deliver excellent teachingWork under pressure within a strong team focused towards challenging goalsHave high expectations of every child enabling them to make exceptional progressHave excellent organisational and communication skillsShare in our vision for realising the life chances and dreams of every childBe an excellent practitioner who can inspire, challenge, support and empower others in the delivery of SEND provision for all children with special educational needs and disabilitiesHave the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) OR is willing to achieve the qualification during the early years of being in post.Have good interpersonal skills, establishing excellent working relationships with all staff, external professionals, governors, pupils and parentsEnsure the best possible outcomes for SEND pupils and their families by influencing best practice across the schoolTo be committed to ongoing professional development in the field of SENDWhat the school offers its staffLocal Government Pension SchemeSalary Sacrifice Car SchemeCycle to Work SchemeDiscounted membership for Westfield Health.Occupational HealthWellbeing ProgrammeContinuous CPD and TrainingFurther details about the roleThe Governing Body are looking to appoint a SENCO with 0.6 Class Teacher Responsibility to join our team in January 2025.We are looking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic SENCO across school who will also have class teacher responsibility. The successful applicant will receive a warm welcome and will enjoy a range of benefits including high quality CPD and the opportunity to share good practice in schools across the trust.Hallam is a large, inclusive and welcoming school set on an open site with an abundance of green space located to the west of Sheffield. The school sits at the heart of an established, close-knit yet growing community and provides education from 4 to 11.Our children are happy, safe and enjoy a creative curriculum and our parents greatly value their children's education and the work of the school. In addition to this the school has been part of a large expansion project which has seen us extend to three classes per year and over 600 pupils.The school is at the heart of its community and in September 2015 became a member of Tapton School Academy Trust. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.You will need to be able to:Demonstrate and deliver excellent teachingBe able to work under pressure within a strong team focused towards challenging goalsHave high expectations of every child enabling them to make exceptional progressHave excellent organisational and communication skillsShare in our vision for realising the life chances and dreams of every childIs an excellent practitioner who can inspire, challenge, support and empower others in the delivery of SEND provision for all children with special educational needs and disabilitiesHolds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) OR is willing to achieve the qualification during the early years of being in post.Has good interpersonal skills, establishing excellent working relationships with all staff, external professionals, governors, pupils and parentsCan ensure the best possible outcomes for SEND pupils and their families by influencing best practice across the schoolIs committed to ongoing professional development in the field of SENDIn return we can offer you:A staff team with a vision of excellence for the futureA dedicated and aspirational Governing BodyA committed and supportive community which plays an active role in the schoolA well-resourced and stimulating environmentCommitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.