Castletown Community Primary School andlsquo;A family that nurtures excellence, aspiration and discoveryandrsquo; Grange Road, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne andamp; Wear. SR5 3EQ Telephone (0191) 5497777 Email schooloffice@castletownprimary.org.uk Website http://castletown.schooljotter2.com/ Headteacher andndash; Mr. L. J. Duncan - MSc, BEng (Hons), PGCE Chairperson of Governors andndash; Mr. K. Bartley Required for September 2024 Primary School SENDCo (0.5) andndash; permanent contract Main Pay Scale (M1-M6) dependant on experience. andlsquo;A family that nurtures excellence, aspiration and discoveryandrsquo; The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reflective and highly committed teacher to join this thriving, well established and successful primary school as SENDCo. You will be an inspirational practitioner, with a passion for supporting children with SEND, who will promote and develop our SEND Policy, ensuring that all staff are aware of and fulfil their statutory responsibilities to pupils with special educational needs. The role is 0.5 FTE and a flexible working pattern will be agreed following interview and appointment of the successful candidate. This will be a non-class teaching post providing the successful candidate the opportunity and time to fully focus on delivering high quality SEND provision across our school. We can offer:- andbull; A family centred school that nurtures both pupils and staff. andbull; Friendly, well-behaved children, from nursery to Year 6, who deserve the very best opportunities. andbull; Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and the local community. andbull; An excellent, well-resourced environment in which to work. andbull; CPD opportunities. We are looking for someone who:- andbull; Embodies our school values. andbull; Holds or be working/willing to undertake the National Award for SENCo Qualification. andbull; Holds a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). andbull; Is enthusiastic, motivated and fully committed to providing the highest standards of provision for SEND pupils. andbull; Has the ability to work and learn alongside other colleagues and contribute positively to effective working relationships in the school. andbull; Has a good understanding of the primary curriculum. andbull; Maintains high expectations of themselves and pupils and shows a commitment to raising standards. andbull; Has excellent timekeeping and organisational skills. andbull; Has the commitment to work alongside, and value and respect the contribution of parents and carers in the education of their children. For application forms please contact the school office at the above address. You can also e-mail lindafinnon@castletownprimary.org.uk for an application pack. Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office on 0191 5497777 to arrange a visit. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subjected to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Castletown Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024 @ 12 noon Shortlisting: Monday 29th April 2024 Interviews: Friday 10th May 2024