Inclusion (SENDCO and Pastoral)

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Inclusion (SENDCO and Pastoral) Band E Permanent, Full-time 37 hours a week, 52 weeks per year Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Our Lady’s is a hidden primary school gem providing strong Catholic faith-based education in the heart of a diverse community. Visitors are always impressed with the excellent behaviour of our children who in later years are proud to have been part of Our Lady’s family. The school provides good academic standards and exceptional pastoral care by a dedicated staff. Pupils receive a sound educational grounding to prepare them for their future. We are looking for the right person to contribute to our children, our team and the wider school family. We are looking for someone who is: Understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and of effective intervention strategies Experience of working at whole school level, self-evaluation and development planning Experience of conducting training/leading INSET A commitment to ensuring quality first teaching across school Commitment to 1:1 and small group teaching to accelerate progress Working with teachers, the ability to vary, develop and implement an innovative and effective curriculum tailored to our pupils Experience of managing and mapping school SEND finances and data analysis skills Undertaking and supporting with the process of EHCP application when necessary The highest commitment to ensuring the safeguarding of pupils across the school Strong communication skills to communicate the vision and ethos of Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, and to inspire others, engaging with our school family, including pupils, families, staff, and partners and other stakeholders. A commitment to getting the best outcomes for our students, ensuring they receive the highest quality of education using the SEND Code of Practice and other statutory frameworks A high degree of empathy, warmth and positivity, resilience, and adaptability A degree, teaching experience, and either have or be willing to complete the SENDCo qualification/NPQ or have QTS Able to demonstrate strong, positive relationships with primary pupils Keen to showcase leadership behaviours to support pupils, staff and parents Open to new ideas and willing to commit to new initiatives Experience of the DSL role at primary school level Eager to take a full and active part in all aspects of our school community - including sports An excellent communicator with pupils, parents and staff Naturally positive and a fun team player - with a great sense of humour! In return, we can offer you the opportunity to: an inclusive school with amazing, diverse, well-motivated pupils who have a thirst for knowledge and learning and a respect for their peers and adults alike, a caring and positive environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos, a well-established and resourced school with high aspirations for pupils and staff,