Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and SEMH Lead

If you are passionate about inclusive education, committed to leaving no stone unturned when supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and ready to take on a new and fulfilling challenge, Moorside Community Primary would love to hear from you.

As our SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the inclusive culture of our school and enhancing the educational experience for all our children.

The successful applicant will:

• Be passionate about supporting our most vulnerable children
• Be innovative and reflective
• Have the emotional resilience needed to work with young people who have a range of complex needs
• Have the inter-personal skills needed to foster positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other agencies
• Possess excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Have a good understanding of the National Curriculum expectations together with a secure knowledge of how to differentiate this for learning needs of all children
• Have an energetic, enthusiastic approach to their role in a school, displaying high energy levels to provide creative and dynamic lessons and are committed to evidence-based practice which values the development of children’s independence
• Hold high expectations of themselves and others
• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and driven team

In return we offer you:

• Respectful, motivated, and happy children who are very proud of their school
• An experienced leadership team who are keen to support all to achieve their goals and future aspirations
• An attractive and well-resourced teaching and learning environment
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented, and hardworking individuals
• A forward-thinking environment where innovation and current research is used to ensure our provision is the best it can be
• An experienced, committed, and supportive Governing Board
• A culture of collaboration and challenge across the partnership of schools
• Bespoke performance management to ensure you have the support you need towards fulling your career aspirations
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence also.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here!

Continuous Service commitment

Find out if this applies to you here.

Guaranteed Assessment Schemes

We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please click here.

Person Specification