SENCO

Overview

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable SENCO. The successful
candidate will be an effective communicator with strong inter-personal and administrative skills. The
candidate must be qualified in supporting those with Special Educational Needs and have experience
in a secondary school, college, or similar environment. They will have the ability to work closely with
other teaching staff, as well as winning the confidence of pupils and communicating clearly with
parents. The ability to offer some subject teaching is desirable.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will hold a joint leadership responsibility with the existing SENCO and will work collaboratively with the SEND department to ensure the children and young people at Bishop Justus are well served. You will be supported by an outstanding group of professionals with valuable experience and perspectives.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent SENCO with SEN experience in a secondary school (or similar environment);
• Be able to teach students of all abilities at all Key Stages 3, 4 and 5;
• Have knowledge and understanding of SEN strategies and the SEN Code of Practice;
• Be able to advise and motivate teaching staff with SEN initiatives and manage the coordination of TA’s in support of SEN pupils;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status and relevant SENCO qualification (NASENCO/NPQ).

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Salary & Benefits

Job Title: SENCo
Salary: Leadership L6 – L17
Hours: Full time

Location

Bishop Justus Church of England School
Magpie Hall Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR2 8HZ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk.

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.