Inclusion Lead with SEND (Maternity Cover)

Vacancy: Inclusion Lead with SEND

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract Maternity Cover

Grade: MPS + SEN Allowance

Hours: Mon- Fri - (FT) 32.5 hours per week 8:30am - 3:30pm with 30-minute unpaid break

Are you a highly motivated, talented, inspirational classroom practitioner with significant SEND/Inclusion experience? We can offer you an inclusive, friendly three form entry school with a very supportive staff team and opportunities for continuous professional development, where every member of staff strives to ensure that every child achieves their personal best.

The role is based out of class and involves leading on achievement for children in vulnerable groups, including children with SEND. The role is supported by an SEN assistant. The role also includes a wider responsibility for developing teaching and learning throughout the school.

We are looking for a strong practitioner with experience of leading SEN provision with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support colleagues and who is passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children. The suitable candidate will have, be in the process of or willing to complete the National SENCO Award.

The successful candidate will work closely with Teachers and TAs ensuring optimum impact on achievement for all children, but particularly those in vulnerable groups across the school. This person will take responsibility for the raising of standards in SEND provision. The role will involve supporting the strategic planning for the school, with significant input / responsibility for areas of the School Development Plan and School Self Evaluation Form and then ensuring delivery of the objectives set. This will include (amongst other things): leading the school provision map; developing class profile of needs; the analysis of data; line management of Teaching Assistants; leading areas of performance management; assisting in the delivery of CPD; liaising with families.

Spring Trust strives to offer the very best education within our power to every child we can reach. Our member schools are part of a family that shares our knowledge, expertise, and resources to change children’s lives. You will be committed and passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children in an inclusive environment.

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. For all shortlisted candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage, or civil partnership.

If you would like to find out more, please visit our school website: www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as due to volumes and quality of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.