SENCo

Founded in 1928, Aberdour is one of Surrey’s leading independent preparatory schools, catering for girls and boys aged 2-11 years and situated in 12 acres of beautiful countryside. The school is superbly resourced and equipped and offers excellent pay and conditions, small class sizes and many opportunities for professional development.

Aberdour School would like to appoint an outstanding part-time SENCo to join our dedicated and hardworking team in September 2024. We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic qualified practitioner with a passion to develop and deliver an exceptional SEN provision. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, forward-thinking and demonstrate dedication and commitment, ensuring we maintain high-quality provision and good outcomes for all children.

This is a part-time, non-classed based role working four days per week. Salary commensurate to experience.

SEN experience is essential as you will be required to provide support and guidance to teaching staff and parents. Ideally you will hold the SENCo qualification, however, the school will consider an outstanding teacher working towards the SENCo qualification. The candidate will be supporting Key Stage 2 pupils.

The ideal candidate will:

• Provide outstanding support and direction for the co-ordination of SEND across Key Stage 2.
• Be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupil attainment, progress and behaviour and who is committed to developing the full potential of all children.
• Liaise effectively with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to provide maximum support and ensure continuity of educational provision for pupils with SEND.
• Have experience in EHCP application and management, and a good understanding of Speech and Language and OT intervention.

What we can offer you:

An enthusiastic, friendly staff team committed to improvement; comprehensive CPD and opportunities which embrace change and innovation; positive and supportive parents; the opportunity to work as part of a forward-thinking and innovative department established to focus on improving the education for all children in our community; and a leadership team committed to the well-being of staff and children

What you can offer us:

Outstanding teaching skills and commitment to high quality teaching and learning for all; successful experience of promoting effective SEN provision within the primary phase (Key Stage 2); experience of managing others and supporting them to develop best practice; good interpersonal skills; effective communication skills when working with children, parents and professionals; an eagerness to develop professionally; commitment to being involved in our school community and a passion to promote those with special educational needs.

To apply for the position, please send a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster, together with a completed application form and CV to Jo Reid, Aberdour School, Brighton Road, Burgh Heath, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 6AJ.   Application forms can be found on our website.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 May 2024, with interviews scheduled to take place the week beginning 13 May 2024.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join Aberdour Preparatory School.

Aberdour School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safer recruitment screening appropriate to the post, including through referencing, online search, medical questionnaire and an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).