SENDCo Required As Soon As Possible

The Federation of St Joseph’s Junior, Infant & Nursery Schools is a Catholic school with a friendly, supportive community bound together by a strong Christian ethos. The Infant school has been judged ‘good, and the Junior school ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Staff have high expectations of all pupils and strive to ensure every child, including those with additional needs, thrives and fulfils their potential – academically, creatively, socially and emotionally. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic SENDCo who has the commitment, desire and potential to develop the role to an outstanding level. 

This is a full-time position.

Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS plus TLR £3,391

Closing Date for applications:  Tuesday 17th December 2024 noon

Interview Date: Thursday 19th December 2024

We are seeking to appoint someone who will:

• Be a qualified SENCO with experience

• Have an excellent understanding of how to support and develop children with a diverse range of needs and a proven track record as a successful teacher

• Lead, manage and motivate others

• Support the aims and ethos of our Catholic school.

• Think, plan and act strategically

• Develop strong working relationships with all stakeholders

• Has a secure understanding of SEND practice in Croydon and other local Boroughs

• Have a secure understanding about the ECHP and Locality funding processes

The SENDCo, under the direction of the Headteacher/Inclusion Leader will:

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision within our school 

• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability in line with SEND legislation

• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, external professionals, parents and other agencies (this includes support of the residential care needs and working holistically)

• The SENCO will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in

the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

• Evaluate the progress and attainment data of SEND pupils, understanding and mapping the necessary interventions to meet the needs of the children

• Deliver interventions to targeted pupils

• Supporting staff in understanding and planning for the needs of SEND children

• Stay abreast of leading SEND practice and deliver staff PDMS/training 

• Report to the Headteacher in all SEND and child protection matters

• Performance managing staff

• Participating in pupil progress meetings

We offer:

• A friendly and highly professional team who are committed to and passionate about the success of all children

• Opportunities for continued professional development

• A delightful setting and children who are a joy to work with

• Great leadership support and mentoring

Visits are warmly encouraged by arrangement. Please contact the School Business Manager, Aujorie Delpratt, to make an appointment. An application pack with JD and person spec can be obtained from the school website or by emailing the SBM on sbm@st-josephs-jun.croydon.sch.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The school is also committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.