SENCO (Langney Primary)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-Time

Closing date: Friday 24 March 2023

Langney Primary School
Chailey Close
Eastbourne 
East Sussex 
BN23 7EA

Phone:   01323 762177
Email:     lpa-office@swale.at
Website: https://www.langneyprimary.co.uk/

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

• School: Langney Primary Academy
• Full Time Position
• MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£5,029)

At Langney, we are proud of our modern and exciting approach to education. Children love attending Langney and staff are friendly and supportive.

We are excited to welcome a new or experienced SENCO (who holds QTS status) who is committed to supporting the children, families and community of Langney.

Langney Primary Academy and Bright Sparks Nursery combine to form a caring, and nurturing school that is passionate about inclusion and determined to help every child succeed. Our pupils behave well and show excellent attitudes to both their learning and relationships with others. We are dedicated to excellence in all areas.

This post has become available due to an internal promotion and the new SENCO will join an extensive and established SEND leadership team consisting of a deputy and assistant SENCO. Support and CPD from within the school and our Trust will be wholeheartedly provided.

The successful applicant will be committed to raising standards for all pupils and has strong leadership skills with excellent organisational skills.  They will be expected to have good emotional intelligence and be able to work effectively with colleagues and the school community.

This exciting opportunity will sustain our universal offer of high quality inclusive teaching and learning provision in all classrooms by leading staff CPD with knowledge and skills.

For more information about the school please visit our website: https://www.langneyprimary.co.uk/

We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application. 

Join us to benefit from:

• Being part of a supportive, welcoming and friendly team;
• Being part of a highly successful Trust, with opportunities of career development;
• Local Government Pension Scheme –  generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive;
• Additional holiday entitlement for 5 years + service. 

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you would like to join our welcoming, friendly and supportive team then we look forward to hearing from you. Langney is a rewarding and happy place to be! 

Any queries can be emailed to benjamin.bowles@swale.at or phone 01323 762177 and ask for Benjamin Bowles. 

Completed applications should be sent to Clair Haynes, lpa-office@swale.at or by post to Langney Primary Academy, Chailey Close, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7EA. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.  

 If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: 29th March 2023

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.

The Academy 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 an 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.