SENCO & Inclusion Manager
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ealing
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive; negotiable, depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as available
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2015
Job overview
Ark Priory Primary Academy opened in 2013 and has already received great results with 85% of Reception children achieving Good Levels of Development (GLD) compared to the national average of 60%. At Ark Priory we all strive to constantly deliver the best possible education and experience for every one of our pupils. In September 2015, Ark Byron Primary Academy will open. The schools will be closely linked, initially sharing the same site before Ark Byron moves into a brand new state-of-the-art building in 2016.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Inclusion Manager to work across the two schools. This new role will lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils with particular learning needs (G&T, SEN, EAL) to ensure their learning needs are addressed in the most effective way and are able to make rapid progress in line with the schools’ expectations. This is a truly rare and exciting opportunity to launch a new department and lead inclusion provision across two new schools which will grow year on year to serve….pupils.
Our ideal candidate will:
- be a skilled and experienced teacher with exemplary classroom practice
- have understanding and experience of supporting the learning of pupils with the full range of abilities and needs and a strong track record in making an impact on their progress.
- be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses
- have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- be able to lead, motivate and inspire others to achieve excellence.
If you are dedicated to making a difference to children’s learning and keen to take on a challenge, we can offer you outstanding professional development and career progression. You will have the chance to be a founding member of staff at a brand new school. In addition, we offer attractive remuneration, above the national pay scales as well as a range of other benefits including reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.
If you would like to discuss the role or have any queries, please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or schools.recruitment@arkonline.org
For more information, and to apply, please go to: http://arkprioryprimary.org/Vacancies by 11am on Monday 2 March.
Deadline: Monday 2 March, 11am
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Ark Priory Primary Academy / Ark Byron Primary Academy
About Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ark Priory admitted its first two reception and nursery classes (90 pupils) in September 2013. It is a mixed, non-denominational; two form entry primary school for local children in East Acton. It offers an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for its pupils. We place great emphasis of teaching our pupils social norms and nurturing a sense of community belonging. A clearly defined set of values ‘Explore, Endeavour and Excel’ are shared by all stakeholders, permeates all aspects of our work. Ark Priory had a highly successful first year and in June 2015 was graded outstanding by Ofsted. Read the full report here. From September 2019, it now has nursery through to Year 6 pupils.
The school is part of Ark, an educational charity with a network of academies in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark schools are happy, well-run schools characterised by high ambitions, high achievement and exemplary behaviour with the mission that all pupils have the opportunity to go to university or pursue a career of their choice. The academy opened in September 2013 with ambitious plans and targets. These were fully met. The academy achieved a remarkable amount in its first year, having established a clear identity, strong pedagogy and an aspirational culture which is underpinned by Ark pillars of ‘Knowing every child’. Ark Priory also has an academy song that highlights our motto ‘Courage to fly’ and our school values, ‘Explore, endeavour and excel’ showing that these permeate through all aspects of academy life. Classes are named after famous explorers and other influential figures from history who were catalysts for change and who personify our values, such as Seacole, Shackleton and Einstein.
We have strong links with the wider community and we encourage our students to ensure they become part of the community by participating in various local fairs and events. Our school also regularly welcomes external visitors including as a dance group workshop, a scientist and an explorer! Parents are also a big part of our community and regularly volunteer at the school and organise a variety of fundraising events from bake sales to raffles to bingo nights.
We understand the importance of investing in our staff and providing them with the necessary training and development to achieve our shared goals. In addition to frequent in-school training, regular external training is available to everyone. Staff are encouraged to bring back a "learning take-away", in order to continue this training in school and pass any knowledge or best practices onto the rest of the team. Our training doesn’t stop once you reach a certain level or learn a certain skill – we’ll support you throughout your whole career, from starting out as a trainee to running your own school.
The key to our success has been high expectations and the pursuit of excellence that our teachers instil in our young learners throughout their learning journey. Please see our website for further information.
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