Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Viridis Federation is looking for a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our team!

Salary: L1 - L7

Closing Date: 1st December 2023

Interview: 8th December 2023

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Who are we?

We are a successful partnership of Orchard, Southwold and Hoxton Garden Primary Schools based in Hackney, London, with easy transport links into and out of Central London, all graded good or outstanding by Ofsted and we are also recognised for the exceptional achievement our pupils make, particularly our disadvantaged pupils.

We provide a broad ranging curriculum, whilst ensuring that children learn to speak, read, write and count at a level which will give every chance of success. Despite their challenging contexts, our schools have established a highly collaborative and successful way of working supported by continual self-evaluation and improvement. We are committed to ensuring that all children get the best possible primary education.

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We want to hear from you if you: 

• Are a great teacher with very high expectations of what can be achieved and a proven track record in raising pupil attainment.
• Have high expectations of all groups of children no matter what challenges they may face.
• Are determined, resilient, and able to manage a complex workload.
• Understand what high standards look like and how to attain them.
• Can effectively coach, mentor, and lead others.
• Are a strong communicator, able to work as a member of a dynamic school team, and represent the school to external partners and stakeholders.
• Have a passion and interest in the education of pupils with additional needs.

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What we offer:

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference in a diverse community school committed to inclusion.
• High-quality CPD to ensure that you are successful, including enrolment on the SENCO qualification if not yet achieved.
• An experienced, committed, and ambitious team to support you.
• An established partnership of well-resourced and well-run schools.
• A fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best.
• Opportunities to work with the support of colleagues across the three schools in the partnership. 

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To find out more and to apply, please download all the supporting documents: 

• Information Pack 
• Application Form

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To submit an application:

• Email to: communications@vs.hackney.sch.uk

OR

• Post to: Communications Manager, c/o Southwold Primary School, Detmold Road, London E5 9NL

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We look forward to receiving your application!