HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

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3 HOLY TRINITY C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL 01 The Governing Body of Holy Trinity C.E. Primary School Eagans Close, East Finchley, London N2 8GA Tel: Fax: February 2018 Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in Holy Trinity School. The Governing Body, in partnership with our Head are seeking to appoint a part time temporary SENCo who is interested in working up to 3 days a week (0.6 FTE) to cover a maternity leave for an academic year. This could be extended to a full time post with 3 days a week SENCO and teaching commitments for 2 days. The ideal candidate will work closely with our Senior Leadership Team, work with our teaching team on maintaining inclusive quality first teaching across the school and supporting children with a wide range of Special Educational needs from mild to complex. They will be a caring individual who has enthusiasm for our inclusive ethos. They will have good problem solving, administrative and organisational skills and will have teaching experience, knowledge of providing support for groups of children with learning difficulties and recent experience working in SEN/Inclusion in a school. For part of their time each week they may work on interventions with some of our children requiring additional support. They will have high expectations of children s abilities and behaviour and a passion for supporting individuals and groups of children with identified challenges within a culture of whole school inclusion. We are very proud of our dedicated team whose hard work and commitment has been rewarded with Outstanding Ofsted and SIAMS ratings, and we re therefore passionate about appointing an individual who can immerse themselves in our culture and help lead our high- achieving team to continue to deliver successful outcomes for the children and the school. We have consistently high ratings at KS1 and KS2 and continually challenge ourselves to exceed expectations. We hope the information pack included with this letter will provide applicants with a comprehensive insight into the purpose, values and priorities of our school. Please take time to carefully consider all aspects of the Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. We would like to appoint a SENCo (Part time, 1 Year contract, Maternity Cover) to participate in and continue to develop our excellent practice in Teaching and Learning. This in conjunction with a commitment to a safe culture alongside our Christian ethos and mission statement. If you are interested in this post and would like to visit the school before submitting your application, please contact the School Office on or by at office@holytrinity.barnetmail.net to make an appointment for an informal visit. The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 19 th April Invitations to interviews will be sent on Friday 20th March and interviews will be held on Thursday 26 th April. We hope you enjoy reading the pack and look forward to receiving your application. Paula Quiddington Chair of Governors Roz Kimani Head Teacher

4 Introduction MISSION STATEMENT At Holy Trinity School: We promise to provide opportunities for every child to be the best that they can be. We aim to create a happy and secure Christian environment in which children can grow in confidence and independence. We strive for excellence in teaching and learning to achieve High Standards Together INTRODUCTION Holy Trinity School is a single-form entry Church of England school including a nursery and a single twoform bulge year (currently Year 2). The school is located on a site close to the heart of East Finchley in North London and has a long and proud track record of serving the community with a history dating back to 1847, moving to our current site in As a small school we promote a close and caring community where every child matters. We aim to create a happy and secure Christian environment in which children can grow in confidence and independence, and our dedicated team are passionate about providing opportunities for every child to be the best that they can be. We take great pride in ensuring that our children are safe, happy, comfortable and learning. We strive for excellence in teaching and learning to achieve High Standards Together. The hard work and dedication of our team have been rewarded by Outstanding ratings from both Ofsted and SIAMS inspections. We have a supportive Governing body which plays an active role in the school s continual development. The Governing body has always been particularly proud of its commitment to partner with, and support other schools in the Borough in pursuit of the best possible outcomes for all children. We recognise that our senior staff thrive on opportunities to work with other schools. We actively encourage both sharing our own best practice and bringing home even more from elsewhere. We are very fortunate to have a large playing field on site and sport plays an important part in school life. This is reflected in the high level of parental support we receive for sports day. We have comprehensive afterschool provision with wide participation from both girls and boys in all sports, and representative teams in gymnastics, swimming, football, cricket, athletics, netball and dance. Further information about the school (including our prospectus and links to the most recent SIAMS and Ofsted reports) may be found on our web-site. OUTSTANDING The hard work and dedication of our team have been rewarded by Outstanding ratings from both Ofsted and SIAMS inspections

5 HOLY TRINITY C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL 03 SENCO Job Description Salary Scale: Salary range negotiable dependent on experience Responsible to: Headteacher JOB PURPOSE To ensure that children with additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning at Holy Trinity CE School receive the support they need to learn and progress successfully and maximise their potential. KEY OBJECTIVES Oversee a range of additional targeted teaching and support provision for children with additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning; making best use of SEN and pupil premium funding and wider school resources. Directly deliver high quality targeted teaching and support to children with additional needs and barriers to learning. Work with the whole staff team to ensure that all aspects of teaching and learning at Holy Trinity are accessible to and meet the needs of children with additional needs or barriers to learning. Develop links with the parents of children with additional needs and hard to reach families in the community and engage them in supporting the learning, progress and achievement of children at Holy Trinity. PRIORITY GROUPS OF CHILDREN The role will focus on children with the following additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning:- Pupils from deprived backgrounds and or eligible for free school meals and pupil premium funding; Pupils on the School s Special Educational Needs Register and those pupils with specific learning difficulties ; Pupils with identified behavioural problems; Pupils with English as an Additional Language, particularly where language is a barrier to learning Pupils belonging to ethnic minorities; Pupils who are considered as vulnerable for any other reason;

6 CORE DUTIES Those duties listed in the current Teachers' Pay and Conditions document. 1. Support the vision, ethos and policies of the School which secure effective teaching, successful learning and promote high levels of achievement and self-esteem for all pupils irrespective of background, ethnicity, gender or disability; SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS, VULNERABILITES OR BARRIERS TO LEARNING 1. With the Senior Leadership Team be responsible for provision for children with additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning ensuring that the pupil premium funding and other additional resource is used most effectively to support learning and achievement. 2. Establish good relationships, encourage good working practices and support and lead teachers and others on the staff team with a focus on inclusion. 3. Act as lead for Children with Special Educational Needs including having a working knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice. 4. Raise standards of individual pupil achievement and ensure that good attainment is maintained; 5. Ensure the effective and proficient use of pupil data from a variety of sources, both internal and external, in the process of target setting; 6. Set targets for raising achievement among pupils with additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning 7. Set up systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing inclusion needs and maintain an up to date provision map; 8. Evaluate the effectiveness of provision for pupils with additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning and advise the head teacher and governing body regarding the development of this provision 9. Identify, adopt and monitor the most effective teaching approaches for those pupils with additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning including intervention programmes where necessary 10. Ensure all members of staff recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities to pupils with special educational needs or in vulnerable groups; 11. Provide training opportunities for teaching assistants and other teachers to learn about inclusion 12. Support the DHT to keep a specific register of provision to all pupils identified for SEN plus FSM and the use of pupil premium funding and measure its impact; 13. Identify resources needed to meet the needs of pupils and advise the head teacher of priorities for expenditure. MANAGEMENT FOR INCLUSION Deploy Teaching Assistants as appropriate to impact on pupil learning; 1. Plan and monitor the delivery and evaluation of appropriate intervention groups; 2. Be a strong advocate for change and champion school improvement, particularly for children with additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning: 3. Convey a positive can do attitude, motivate and inspire staff and present a united front to secure successful outcomes of school initiatives:

7 4. Support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the School's policies and developments and analyse their impact on pupils who have additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning; 5. Liaise with other schools to ensure continuity of support and learning when transferring pupils with special educational needs; 6. To work with the Family Liaison Officer to improve provision at lunchtime for those children whose needs may mean that unstructured time is difficult for them. 7. To assist SLT in ensuring effective communication and liaison. SUPPORTING PARENTS 1. Ensure that parents of children with additional needs, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning are well informed about the curriculum, teaching and learning, targets, individual pupils' progress and achievement; (Some work with parents may require time outside the normal school day). 2. Ensure every effort is made to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents and the diverse multi-cultural community; 3. To contribute to the wider role of Holy Trinity by organising parenting classes, wider opportunities for families, helping families to overcome barriers to learning; 4. Develop strategies to build effective relationships with families and encourage parental involvement in Holy Trinity and its activities. 5. Support parents and their children to ensure continual engagement with school and their learning In addition to the responsibilities of class teacher, as set out by the class teacher job description and the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the holder of this post is expected to carry out the professional duties with responsibilities as described below, as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school s policies under the direction of the headteacher. It is the duty of the postholder to develop personally and professionally through reflection on their own practice and private study, keeping abreast of new initiatives and participating in appropriate in-service programmes This job description forms part of the contract of employment of the person appointed to the post. It reflects the position at the present time only and may be reviewed in negotiation with the employee in the future. The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.

8 SENCO Person Specification RECRUITMENT The criteria below will form the basis for the short-listing and interview process, and candidates are requested to respond accordingly. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRNING How identified Essential Qualified Teacher Status Degree or equivalent Have gained or a willingness to work towards the National Qualification for SENCOs Desirable Evidence of further study A EXPERIENCE Essential Varied experience and understanding of teaching and learning across the primary age range Successful experience in a middle or senior leader or role in a primary school Experience in Inclusion or SEN Experience of data analysis Experience of leading workshops, staff meetings and INSET. Responsibility for developing, monitoring and evaluating an aspect of school provision Experience of leading and managing people Experience of contributing to self-evaluation and school Desirable Experience of teaching in more than one key stage A Experience of working in at least two schools A Experience of coaching and mentoring A Experience of leading training and other staff development activities, including appraisal Experience of working with governors, parents and the wider community R R A R AR AR

9 HOLY TRINITY C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL 08 KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential A proven record of teaching that has made a considerable impact on pupils learning Knowledge of relevant legislation - in particular of the SEN Code of Practice and Pupil Premium, equal opportunities and disability discrimination legislation and how these apply to pupils with Statements/ Education Health Care Plans as well as those without Knowledge of the range and type of interventions available and be able to apply these appropriately in the context of the school's resources and the individual child Sound understanding of assessment, recording and reporting of the Foundation Stage Profile Understanding of strategies for school improvement Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current educational issues Understanding of the distinctive nature of a Church of England Voluntary Aided primary school A commitment to the knowledge and understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding Evidence of highly effective teaching How identified A A A A Desirable Subject Leadership of a core subject A Knowledge of how the effective use of data and target setting can raise standards Knowledge of Raise-online or relevant tracking systems A SKILLS Essential Ability to positively influence others IR Ability to motivate, lead and manage people to work both individually and in teams Continue the school s traditions of worship and pastoral care, including leading Collective Worship in a CE School Flexible and imaginative; able to generate and implement new ideas and technologies Ability to maximise use of ICT for curriculum support and Development Ability to implement change and plan strategically R Outstanding communication skills, with a range of audiences both orally and in writing I

10 Understanding, analysis and interpretation of school performance data Commitment to developing the whole child, whilst maintaining academic standards Effective problem solving skills I Effective administrative and organisational skills R

11 How identified PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential A commitment to partnering with the church community to attend services at Holy Trinity Church Be fully supportive of the school s Christian ethos, working in partnership with the Headteacher, staff, parents, governors and our parish communities Value all children and committed to the development of the whole child Relate well to pupils, staff and parents and care about their individual needs Able to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas in a positive and creative manner Have a good record of attendance and punctuality Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a professional manner Has high standards of self and others Good judgement energy and enthusiasm, integrity and loyalty Have energy, flexibility and resilience; the ability to deal with challenges and retain a sense of humour Desirable Active membership of church of England Interests outside school to promote a healthy work/ life balance R IR R AR R IR R I

12 HOLY TRINITY C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL 10 Application Process Important dates TOUR OF THE SCHOOL We encourage applicants to visit the school. Please contact the School Office on or by at to make an appointment for an informal visit. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is Noon Thursday 19 th April 2018 APPLICATIONS Please ensure that the enclosed London Diocesan Board for Schools Teaching Staff Application form is used. Please send your completed application form and supporting statement to: The Headteacher, Holy Trinity CE Primary School Eagans Close, East Finchley, London N2 8GA SHORTLISTING Shortlisting will take place on Friday 20th March INTERVIEW The selection process will take place on Thursday 26 th April DISCLOSURE Holy Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Holy Trinity CE Primary School operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. The school requires all adults employed on the premises to have the appropriate clearance to work with children and will ensure that enhanced checks have been obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a barred list check, and confirmation that the candidate is not subject to a prohibition order prior to any appointment being confirmed. Also, a successful candidate will be required to sign the staff suitability declaration (confirming that they do not meet any disqualification criteria) prior to appointment.

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