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Assistant Headteacher responsible for Inclusion (SENCo)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1EB |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 56c217e6-9dfc-4755-998a-384b46049713 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspirational practitioner with a passion for inclusive education?
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to lead on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated professional to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils, staff and wider school community. This is a vital role for a committed professional to build upon our existing strengths and further embed a culture of true inclusion across our school.
As our Assistant Headteacher responsible for Inclusion (SENCo), you will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of SEND and inclusion across the school. The role includes line management of the learning support team with no whole class responsibility.
The position also includes being a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead playing a crucial role in the day-to-day safeguarding operations of the school and being committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff and pupils is paramount.
The start date for the role is either September 2025 (preferred if possible) or January 2026.
At Dunmow St. Mary’s Primary School, our vision is rooted in the Christian belief that everyone is unique, loved and full of endless potential. Our children will flourish to become resilient, reflective and creative learners who build positive and respectful relationships grown from love, integrity, compassion and inclusivity.
We are seeking a candidate who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has significant successful primary teaching experience
• Has the National Award for SEN Coordination/NPQ for SENCos (or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment)
• Has an excellent understanding of a range of SEND needs
• Is an excellent communicator, able to inspire and motivate pupils, staff, parents and the wider community
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for inclusive education and a belief that every child can achieve
• Is committed to the Trauma Perceptive Practice (TPP) approach, understanding that every behaviour is a communication and striving to build resilience, relationships and safety for all our children and families
• Is resilient with a willingness to face challenges with a solution focussed vision
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
Dunmow St. Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to two appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check.
As part of the application, the personal statement should be linked to the job description and the person specification.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact Mrs Helen Bright in the school office to arrange a visit.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A strong, committed team of staff who provide a rich, meaningful learning environment where children enjoy learning and working together to achieve their best
• A practical, experiential and creative curriculum
• A well resourced school with extensive grounds including a copse where Forest School takes place, an outside swimming pool, a large well-stocked library and ICT suite
• A supportive Safeguarding, Family Liaison and Pastoral Care Team who strive to ensure that children's needs are met and support staff with their expertise
• A knowledgeable and experienced Governing Board who get the balance between support and challenge right
• A strong and well established partnership with nine other local schools (DEEP)
• Motivated and engaged children with a calm family feel to the school
• A partnership with St Mary's Church and close links between church and school
Commitment to safeguarding
Dunmow St. Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and supportive references.
Are you an inspirational practitioner with a passion for inclusive education?
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to lead on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated professional to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils, staff and wider school community. This is a vital role for a committed professional to build upon our existing strengths and further embed a culture of true inclusion across our school.
As our Assistant Headteacher responsible for Inclusion (SENCo), you will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of SEND and inclusion across the school. The role includes line management of the learning support team with no whole class responsibility.
The position also includes being a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead playing a crucial role in the day-to-day safeguarding operations of the school and being committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff and pupils is paramount.
The start date for the role is either September 2025 (preferred if possible) or January 2026.
At Dunmow St. Mary’s Primary School, our vision is rooted in the Christian belief that everyone is unique, loved and full of endless potential. Our children will flourish to become resilient, reflective and creative learners who build positive and respectful relationships grown from love, integrity, compassion and inclusivity.
We are seeking a candidate who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has significant successful primary teaching experience
• Has the National Award for SEN Coordination/NPQ for SENCos (or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment)
• Has an excellent understanding of a range of SEND needs
• Is an excellent communicator, able to inspire and motivate pupils, staff, parents and the wider community
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for inclusive education and a belief that every child can achieve
• Is committed to the Trauma Perceptive Practice (TPP) approach, understanding that every behaviour is a communication and striving to build resilience, relationships and safety for all our children and families
• Is resilient with a willingness to face challenges with a solution focussed vision
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
Dunmow St. Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to two appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check.
As part of the application, the personal statement should be linked to the job description and the person specification.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact Mrs Helen Bright in the school office to arrange a visit.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A strong, committed team of staff who provide a rich, meaningful learning environment where children enjoy learning and working together to achieve their best
• A practical, experiential and creative curriculum
• A well resourced school with extensive grounds including a copse where Forest School takes place, an outside swimming pool, a large well-stocked library and ICT suite
• A supportive Safeguarding, Family Liaison and Pastoral Care Team who strive to ensure that children's needs are met and support staff with their expertise
• A knowledgeable and experienced Governing Board who get the balance between support and challenge right
• A strong and well established partnership with nine other local schools (DEEP)
• Motivated and engaged children with a calm family feel to the school
• A partnership with St Mary's Church and close links between church and school
Commitment to safeguarding
Dunmow St. Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and supportive references.