Stoke Holy Cross Primary School
Long Lane
Stoke Holy Cross
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 8LY

Tel: 01508 493132
Email: office@stokeholycross.norfolk.sch.uk
Website: www.stokeholycross.co.uk

Headteacher: Miss Jeannette Chaney
NOR: 205
Age range: 4-11 years

• Salary – MPR/ UPR + SEN Allowance
• Temporary for 2 years, with a possibility of becoming permanent
• Part Time
• 1 day per week (additional days offered to cover review meetings, etc.)
• Required for September 2023 (or as soon after)

Stoke Holy Cross Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified SENDCo) and Inclusion Lead. The role of SENDCo and Inclusion Lead can be highly rewarding, as you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to pupils receiving the support they need towards achieving their full potential. We believe in working collaboratively and sharing good practice.
The successful candidate will currently hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (or be close to completion) and may also hold other appropriate qualifications and experience e.g. funding systems, Local Authority processes, working with the Inclusion Team, diagnostic assessments. Our SENDCo and Inclusion Lead must be passionate about being a true champion for some of our most vulnerable pupils and provide support to their families.

• Key responsibilities will include (see Job Description):
• Ensuring the school is meeting all the requirements identified in the SEN Code of Practice;
• Champion accessibility and inclusion;
• With the support of the Senior Leadership Team, as the new SENDCo and Inclusion Lead, you will take responsibility for strategic development and day-to-day implementation of the SEND policy;
• Responsible for the SEND information report and provision made for pupils with learning barriers or disabilities, to ensure they are working towards achieving their potential;
• Work closely and proactively with staff, parents/carers, external partners, Governors and other agencies;
• Inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice and develop a whole school commitment to supporting pupils with SEND;
• Provide professional guidance to staff to help ensure high quality teaching, behaviour management and the effective use of resources to secure an inclusive education.

If you are:

• A person with a strong moral purpose to enable achievement for all;
• An individual who is committed to, and passionate about high quality provision;
• Ready to learn, as part of a team and be challenged to become the best that you can be;
• Able to remain calm and adaptable to the needs of different children;
• Ready to share expertise and drive for school-wide improvement;

We can offer you:

• The chance to work with a fantastic team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff;
• A collegiate, collaborative way of working;
• An investment in people and CPD as an entitlement for all;
• A strong well-being culture and
• Fun-loving, energetic and enthusiastic pupils;
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of the pupils at Stoke Holy Cross Primary

Give us a call, even if you’re just curious about this position – it really is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialism in a great environment.

How to apply

A job descriptions are available from “Attachments”.

To download an application form, please select the orange “Apply for job” button and enter your details.

Completed forms should either be returned by email to – office@stokeholycross.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 23 May 2023
Interview date: 26 May 2023 (provisionally)

Applications will be assessed on receipt and interviews will take place as soon as possible.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.