Local Government Jobs

Group size 2

Number on roll 200

Required for April 2012.

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS PART OF OUR NEW SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM?

ARE YOU COMMITTED TO DOING SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS?

In February 2010 the school was placed in the category of Special Measures by Ofsted. We are now on the road to recovery as verified by HMI in November 2011. Come and join our dynamic new leadership team. There has never been a better time for am ambitious, visionary and proactive leader to join our aspiring team. Thurcroft Juniors is aiming high and wants to provide the best educational offer for children and families in our school.

Due to restructuring we are looking to strengthen the leadership team through the addition of a SENCO.

We can offer:

• A challenging and exciting leadership role
• A commitment to professional development
• Confident, enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning

We are looking for:

• An excellent and creative classroom practitioner
• An effective communicator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• An inspirational senior leader with the vision and confidence to motivate others

Initially, this post will be based full time at the Junior School but will move to responsibility for SEN provision across both the Infant and Junior school in the near future, to ensure greater consistency for SEN provision across both schools. There will also be the opportunity for additional SEN professional development through links with The Willows Special School.

A key aspect of the SENCO role will be further developing the strategic role on the SLT, ensuring value for money and quality of provision for Thurcroft’s SEN children.

Informal visits around school will be on Tuesday 7 February from 2pm onwards and Wednesday 8th February, between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm. The Headteacher will be available to show candidates round. Please telephone the school on 01709 543194 to arrange a visit.

It is essential that the successful applicant either holds or is willing to work towards the relevant qualifications needed for this role.

This post involves working with vulnerable children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.direct.gov.uk

Closing Date: 9 February 2012 at 4pm

Short listing: 16 February 2012

Interview: 24 February 2012

Further details and application forms can be obtained and should be returned to Ms D L Temperton, School Business Manager, Thurcroft Junior School, Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham S66 9DD. Tel: 01709 543194, email: thurcroft.junior@rotherham.gov.uk