SENCo

SENCO

MPS/UPS

Maternity fixed term cover February 2025 to February 2026

The Boswells School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated SENCO on a fixed term basis to cover Maternity leave.

We are looking for the successful candidate to work alongside the Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion and SENCO) to be responsible for cultivating an inclusive learning environment throughout The Boswells School. You will develop the graduated response at a whole school level to support pupils with particular learning needs and lead staff in best practice, enabling every pupil to achieve their potential. 

Some of the key responsibilities will be: 

• Oversee the strategic direction and development of the school offer for SEND pupils in partnership with Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion and SENCO) 

• Liaise with external agencies and coordinate provision of necessary specialist support for pupils 

• Lead on the planning, implementation and marketing of alternative courses. 

Please see the full job description and person specification attached to this advert. 

The Boswells School is an 11-18, very successful, popular and oversubscribed school in the Springfield area of Chelmsford, Essex. We have a track record of outstanding academic success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high achieving, successful and popular school. 

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A commitment to professional development 
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes 
• Employee Benefits Platform 

For more information about our school, please visit www.boswells-school.com or contact Maria Williams on mho@boswells-school.com or 01245 264451. 

Closing date for applications is Midday Monday 21st October 2024. Interviews to take place Thursday 24th October 2024.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: 

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; 
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; 
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs 

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.  

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.