Inclusion Manager/SENCO

Keir Hardie Primary School

Address: 13 Robertson Road, Canning town London E16 1FZ
Telephone: 0207 476 1284
Email: info@keirhardie.newham.sch.uk

Inclusion Manager/SENCO

Required for September 2017:
Inner London pay scale, with a TLR depending on experience
For the appropriate candidate there may be the opportunity for this to be a Leadership position.

Keir Hardie Primary is a mainstream two form entry school that serves a multicultural and vibrant community in Canning Town. We have a commitment to inclusion, to multi-agency approaches to meeting the needs of our pupils and their families. We aim to achieve our vision of ‘Inspiring Excellence’ through instilling in our pupils MAGIC learning habits; Motivation, positive Attitude, Gumption, Independence and good Communication skills.

We are looking for:
• A full-time SENCO/Inclusion Manager.
• Candidates with at least 2 years experience and SENCO qualifications.
• Candidates with consistently good and outstanding classroom practice across the curriculum
• Candidates with good understanding of the principles and implementation of inclusion

The main areas of responsibility are:
• Identifying learning needs and referring children to the relevant agencies
• Organising IEP and annual review meetings
• Completing paperwork and meeting deadlines
• Arranging and leading meetings with parents
• Managing and liaising with support staff
• Modelling and disseminating high quality teaching for target pupils
• Ability to analyse data, set targets for improvement and implement effective interventions
• Overseeing SEN provision: including 1-1 support, Speech and Language Therapist intervention and counselling support

We can offer you:
• An innovative, dedicated and hardworking team fully committed to raising standards
• Colleagues that thrive on working together and team effort to ensure that all children can succeed at the highest level
• A commitment to professional development and training
• Outstanding learning behaviour from highly motivated pupils who have high aspirations
• MAGIC learning habits
• A vibrant learning environment

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged by arrangement with the Head Teacher

Closing date for application: 15th May 2017
Interviews: Week Beginning: 22nd May 2017

Keir Hardie Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to sharing this commitment. Following safe recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS checks.