Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator

MPR or UPR scale 1- TLR SEND depending on appointee.

The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to undertake SENDCO duties as outlined in the Code of Practice. 

The role would be for 1 day per week to fulfil the role.

·    Can you encourage all around you to “be the best they can be” because God is with us in all that we do?
·    Are you passionate about supporting children with SEND and ensuring that they achieve alongside their peers?
·    Are you committed to supporting and promoting our Distinctly Christian nature?
·    Can you nurture a love of learning?
·    Do you have the skills and passion to be part of our Paddle family?
·    Are you an excellent practitioner with high expectations, committed to raising standards, achievement and attainment?
·    Can you work within a strong and dedicated team who have aspirations for all?
·    Can you demonstrate creative and inclusive teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all pupils?
·    Do you model clear and effective behaviour management strategies?
·    Are you committed to involving parents, strong church links and the wider community in the life of the school?
·    Will you support our passion for outdoor learning, supporting mental health, happiness and well-being?
·    With support, are you willing to lead a subject across the whole school?
·    Are you willing to contribute to our extra-curricular clubs?

At Paddle Academy we can offer:
·    An outstanding Primary Academy;
·    Challenge to enable you “to be the best you can be…!”
·    A forward -thinking school who strive “to be the best they can be…!”
·    Children who are enthusiastic learners;
·    A welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”;
·    Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities;
·    Exceptional resources to support learning;
·    Supportive parents and governors; and
·    A wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Application packs can be found on the vacancies page of the school website and are also available by request to the school office via telephone on 01900 823188 or email at [email protected] 

Please complete the application form and provide a covering letter stating your curricular and extra-curricular strengths and interests.

Visits to School 4 pm Thursday 18th June
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 26th June
Shortlisting: 1 pm Monday 29th June
Interviews: 8.00am Monday 13th July or Tuesday 14th July

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.