SENCO (Danehill CE Primary School)
Job introduction
Hours of work: 6.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time
Closing date: Sunday 05 June 2022
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Danehill CE Primary School, School Lane, Danehill, East Sussex, RH17 7JB
Phone: 01825 790 388
Email: office@danehill.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.danehillcepschool.org
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
About the role
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Date of appointment: September 2022
Danehill Church of England village school has 4 classes with mixed ages and a small percentage of special needs and pupil premium children. Provision for these children is made through the use of quality first teaching, teaching assistants and one INA.
A Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) is needed to monitor the effectiveness of this work, provide advice, support and/or monitor appropriate interventions, carry out testing and screening as required and liaise with parents.
The SENCo is responsible for the implementation of the SEND policy across the whole school, to coordinate the schools provision for special needs and to liaise with external agencies and parents. The SENCo reports to the Headteacher and SEND governor.
The post holder will need to liaise with the leadership team and the SEN governor.
The current SENCO in post will conduct a full hand-over and introduce the successful candidate to the current school ethos and approach to special needs provision.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01825 790388 to arrange.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 9th June 2022.
A full job description for this role will be available as part of the application pack which can be obtained by contacting office on the number above.
Additional information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.