SENCO

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Job description

Name of Head Teacher: Jude Towell

Salary: L9 - L13

Gargi Joshi

At Phoenix Arch we value and respect children as individuals, we adopt a nurturing, caring and united approach to support all children to succeed and achieve in their learning. We encourage children to form positive relationships, know what their rights are and take responsibility for their role within the school and the wider community. Our vision is one of an environment encompassing a creative, exciting and inspirational learning community.

The Post:

Phoenix Arch School has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic SENCO wishing to work in a primary special needs setting.

Working as part of the school's Leadership team, the successful applicant will be responsible for supporting SEN provision across the school by supporting and developing staff and leading on pupils Annual Reviews. The applicant will be confident delivering INSET and working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality interventions. Through this they will develop good working relationships with staff, families and pupils. SENCo will have teaching responsibilities across the school. This is a key role for the school and will have deputising responsibilities.

In return we can offer support and encouragement, a team where you will be valued and developed with the opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of senior leadership with the support of the Headteacher and senior leadership team.

The school is committed to safeguarding and the successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.

The Person:

We are looking for a SENCO who is:

• An outstanding SENCo and an aspiring leader
• Able to provide the vision and effective leadership that will enable the school to develop further.
• Able to make a significant contribution to the strategic development and direction of Phoenix Arch School.
• Able to assist the Headteacher in leading, motivating and enabling staff to provide the highest standard of education for all pupils.
• In all aspects of the post be able to actively promote the educational aims and ethos of the school and have the energy, enthusiasm and organisational skills to make things happen.
• Flexible, adaptable and can demonstrate resilience, energy and commitment to manage the varied demands of the role.
• Able to teach across both phases of the school from Reception to Year 6 with five years teaching experience including, some time within a SEN School.
• Willing to work in a small culturally diverse school, where children form positive relationships, know their rights, take responsibility and excel.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with a range of professionals?

Closing Date: 6th December 2021

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: January 2022

How to apply:

For an informal discussion about this post and to arrange a visit please contact Jude Towell, Head Teacher, on or

For an application pack please email via the button below.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.