SENDCo (Parkland Federation)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Wednesday 06 December 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Parkland Juniors School
Brassey Avenue
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 9QJ

Phone:   01323 502620
Email:     plf-office@swale.at
Website: https://www.theparklandfederation.com/

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

• The Parkland Federation
• SENDCo across both Infant and Junior School
• full time

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a SENDCo from January 2024 to work across The Parkland Federation.

The Parkland Federation is a team of hardworking and committed staff who work hard to create the right environment for all children to learn through quality first teaching and a broad and balanced Curriculum.    If you think that you will complement our existing team, we would love to hear from you.

The Parkland Federation is part of Swale Academies Trust, one of the leading Multi-Academy Trusts in the South East with a highly effective record in school improvement.  We are currently looking for an outstanding and dynamic SENDCo to join us.  

If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd be delighted to hear from you:

• Able to ensure the effective implementation of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities strategy (SEND) for pupils at our schools
• Ensuring statutory requirements are fulfilled and ensuring the school follows identified best practice 
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to teamwork in supporting school improvement
• Outstanding knowledge of the KS1/KS2 Curriculum 
• The ability to ensure all pupils achieve their true potential through appropriate differentiation and challenge
• A commitment to supporting Senior Leaders in driving the school forward
• Work closely with other staff to ensure that vulnerable groups are effectively provided for to ensure that they make at least expected progress
• A passion for creativity
• A love of animals and the outside environment.

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

Completed application forms should be sent to Dawn Berhane, Office Manager  at dawn.berhane@swale.at or by post to Parkland Junior School, Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9QJ.   Please note, we cannot accept CVs.  

If you require any further insight into our school, please visit www.theparklandfederation.org.

 If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

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

Interview Date:  12th December 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.