Polehampton Infant and Junior Schools are looking for a SENCo to lead the Special Educational Needs policy and provision from 4–11 across both schools.

You will: 

• Be a qualified teacher with a proven record of excellent teaching to meet children’s needs, both academically and socially.
• Have experience of conducting training and supporting colleagues.
• Be a champion for children with additional needs and/or in receipt of Pupil Premium.
• Have a sound knowledge of quality first teaching as described within the SEND Code of Practice.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and families and other agencies.
• Have a good knowledge of safeguarding policies such as Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Hold the NPQSENCO Qualification (desirable).

We offer you: 

• Welcoming, supportive working environments with a friendly team across two schools.
• A strong commitment to an investment in your continued professional development.
• Options for flexible working.
• The chance to collaborate and learn from colleagues, as well as other schools.
• Delightful, hard-working and enthusiastic children.
• Families who are keen to work with the schools to support their children.

As a member of The Keys Academy Trust the successful applicant will have access to high quality professional development and career progression within The Trust.

An application pack is available on the school website via the vacancies section.

Closing date: Applications processed upon receipt.
Interview date: A suitable date will be arranged with each candidate.

No agencies please.

We warmly encourage school visits, so you can experience our environment first hand and learn more about the qualities we value.

The Polehampton C. of E. Schools
www.polehampton.org.uk
Executive Headteacher: Phil Sherwood

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.