SENDCo & Assistant Head Teacher

Schools
Primary Schools
Meltham CE (C) Primary School
1.0 FTE
1
Holmfirth Rd, Meltham, Holmfirth HD9 4DA
Temporary
The role is to commence after the Easter holiday 2023 on a fixed-term basis for one year.
MPS/UPS
MPS/UPS

Full-time maternity cover for twelve months or by arranged secondment with 3.5 days Year 6 teaching commitment 

 

Meltham CE Primary School would like to invite applications for a creative and energetic leader, teacher and SENDCo to work in our happy, friendly and vibrant school as part of our Senior Leadership Team. 

This post is ideal for anyone currently working as a SENDCo or assistant SENDCo who would like the opportunity to experience working in a large or alternative setting. 

The post also comes with a one-year Assistant Headship working alongside an established Senior Leadership Team and with 3½ days teaching commitment including full PPA release time. 

The role offers 1½ days a week protected SENDCo release time alongside our existing dedicated SEN Business Support Officer. 

The successful applicant will lead the school’s Inclusion Team and oversee the strategic leadership of SEND in school.

 

Visits to the school are encouraged and we ask that you make contact with the school’s office to arrange an appointment to look around, meet with the Headteacher and the school SENDCo.

 

We can offer:

  • Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
  • Friendly and supportive staff, governors and parents.
  • A highly committed Year 6 team that embraces change.
  • A strong local partnership of schools who meet regularly in a SEN pyramid.
  • An outstanding working environment.
  • Excellent professional development opportunities.
  • A recent OFSTED inspection graded Good in June 2022.

In return, we are looking for a teacher who is:

  • An excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations.
  • Committed to raising standards in all areas of the curriculum by being passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
  • Skilled in building strong working relationships with children, parents, staff and governors.
  • Has experience teaching in Year 6 or upper Key Stage 2
  • Experience as a working SENDCo or Assistant SENDCo

 

Please note that candidates will be selected on the strength of both their application and their recent and relevant experience in relation to the specified role.  Meltham CE Primary School and its governors are also open to an arranged secondment which can be negotiated with existing schools and we also encourage interested parties to make contact.

 

Meltham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.


Completed applications should be returned to office.meltham@kirkleeseducation.uk

Available Downloads:

Schools Application Form

Schools Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

22 February 2023, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.