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Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School

SENCo

Closing date: 18/09/2024 at 12:00

Interview dates: 25/09/2024
26/09/2024

Job Start Date: 01/01/2025

Contract/Hours: Permanent , Part-time

Key Stage: N/A

Salary Type: MPR / UPR

Salary Details: From £12,000 - £18610 dependent on experience.

Hours of Work: 0.4 FTE (two full days or one full day and two half days)

Location of Role: Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School

Job/Person Summary

Do you have a passion for providing the best teaching and learning for SEND children?
Are you a creative thinker and teacher?
Do you work well in a team?
Then read on......

The Dever Valley Federation Schools are two schools who work closely together as a team to provide excellent education for our children. Barton Stacey C of E Primary School and Micheldever C of E Primary Schools make up our successful Federation.

Barton Stacey C of E Primary School is an exciting place to work where children have keen minds and a hunger for learning. Our latest ‘good’ OFSTED inspection from May 2024 highlights that, ‘the school’s support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Regular checking makes sure that support and interventions to meet pupils’ needs are working as intended… pupils with SEND feel included and achieve well.’  In addition to this, ’Pupils at this school are happy and joyful. The school is described by parents and staff as the ‘Barton Stacey Family’ because of its caring nature. Pupils are proud of the way that they treat each other. They understand the school’s Christian values of love, hope, trust and forgiveness. This is demonstrated in their day-to-day behaviour. The school is calm and pupils are able to enjoy both playing and learning together.’

Job/Person Summary

We have an exciting opportunity in our small yet beautiful village school for a passionate and dedicated SENCo to build on the strengths already in place.  As our SENCo you will work alongside the staff to ensure the right support is in place so that all our children have appropriate access to the curriculum and make good progress. 

This is a permanent position on the Teachers’ Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale, with additional remuneration possible for an experienced SENCo able to take on additional teaching and learning responsibilities. The position is for two days a week (0.4 FTE). The position may well suit someone already fulfilling this role in another school for one or two days a week, and who wishes to work slightly more hours. The same role is also being advertised at our Federation School, Micheldever, and, for the right candidate, the role could be 0.8 FTE working across the Federation.

Barton Stacey C of E Primary School prides itself on its nurturing environment and attention to individuals’ needs, alongside high expectations of achievement and behaviour. Our school is a happy and purposeful environment in which to work, and relationships between staff, children and parents are excellent.

We are seeking an excellent practitioner who:

• has the SENCO accreditation or the desire to work towards one
• is a qualified teacher with sound knowledge of SEND code of practice
• is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
• has a comprehensive understanding of children with additional needs and child development
• believes that a teacher’s role is to ensure children develop a love of learning
• will support our Christian ethos and values of Love, Hope, Trust and Forgiveness
• is a reflective practitioner and is committed to delivering excellent learning for all children, with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• has the ability to plan and work strategically with other members of staff to ensure the right provision is in place for our pupils

In return we can offer:

• 110 wonderful, friendly and unique children who are keen to learn
• a small and friendly staff with a strong and supportive team ethos
• well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• the support of positive, engaged parents and experienced, committed governors
• a range of professional development opportunities
• a picturesque village location                                     

Application Procedure

Please contact our Business Manager, Christine Ball, at [email protected] or 01962 760340, to request further information. (Please note that e mails will be monitored sporadically during the school holidays)

Visits to our school will be warmly welcomed. Lee Stangroom, Headteacher, would be delighted to meet with you and talk about this exciting opportunity within our school. 

We encourage you to look at our website to gain more information about us and our Federation.