SENCO

Western Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UH

Phone: 020 8888 9771

Email: admin@alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk

Web: www.alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk

Special Educational Needs Lead (SENCo)

Inner London Teacher Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR

Salary (0.6) £22,047 - £34,175.40 (+ TLR)

Part Time Contract 0.6 (0.8 considered with 0.2 teaching commitment)

To start September 2024

Alexandra Primary School is a vibrant two-form entry Primary School with a Nursery situated in Wood Green, North London. We are proud to be culturally diverse and have a strong inclusive ethos, we will soon be home to Haringey’s Resourced Provision for Primary pupils with SEMHD. We are seeking a passionate and creative SENCo committed to ensuring our children with additional needs flourish and achieve.

We offer:

• A vibrant and diverse school community and staff team
• An outward looking school which invites collaboration and builds networks
• The chance to be part of an innovative and reflective leadership team
• The opportunity to play a vital role in establishing a Resourced Provision; development of the environment, curriculum and assessment processes.
• A school with an inclusive ethos which values the creative arts, play and children’s social and emotional learning
• A rich offer of professional learning and leadership development
• A positive, caring culture and enjoyable school climate
• A chance to make a positive impact at a school on an exciting journey

We are looking for:

• A role model of positivity and champion for vulnerable learners who can inspire others.
• Someone committed to building strong relationships with children, teachers, families and external agencies, further enhancing the reputation of the school.
• A practitioner who is highly organised and driven with a proven track record of effective SEND provision and successful EHC needs assessment requests.
• A deep commitment to improving the life chances and educational outcomes of children at risk of exclusion.
• Experience of trauma informed practice (or similar) and working successfully with pupils with SEMHD.
• The ability to lead and manage a team of support staff to ensure provision matches need.
• The skills to ensure inclusive practice continuously improves through training, coaching and feedback
• A passion for personal growth and professional learning
• A resilient individual who is calm under pressure.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school via recuitment@alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk

or call the office on 020 8888 9771 to book a tour with the Headteacher.

Applications can be found on our website:

https://www.alexandraprimaryschool.co.uk/about-us/about-alexandra/vacancies/

Please email completed applications to recruitment@alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk

Closing date:  Friday 17th May 2024 at 5pm.

Short-listing:  Monday 20th May 2024 - shortlisted applicants will be notified by 6pm.

Interviews:  Thursday 23rd May 2024

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.