Special Educational Needs Lead (SENCo)

Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS + TLR2b

Required: September 2024

Contract: Part-time 0.6

(0.8 considered with 0.2 teaching commitment)

Alexandra is a vibrant two-form entry Primary School with a Nursery situated in Wood Green, North London. We are proud to be culturally diverse and have a strong inclusive ethos, we will soon be home to Haringey’s Resourced Provision for Primary pupils with SEMHD. We are seeking a passionate and creative SEND lead committed to ensuring our children with additional needs flourish and achieve.

We offer; 

• A vibrant and diverse school community and staff team 
• An outward looking school which invites collaboration and builds networks 
• The chance to be part of an innovative and reflective leadership team 
• The opportunity to play a vital role in establishing a Resourced Provision; development of the environment, curriculum and assessment processes.
• A school with an inclusive ethos which values the creative arts, play and children’s social and emotional learning
• A rich offer of professional learning and leadership development 
• A positive, caring culture and enjoyable school climate 
• A chance to make a positive impact at a school on an exciting journey

We are looking for:

• A role model of positivity and champion for vulnerable learners who can inspire others. 
• Someone committed to building strong relationships with children, teachers, families and external agencies, further enhancing the reputation of the school. 
• A practitioner who is highly organised and driven with a proven track record of effective SEND provision and successful EHC needs assessment requests. 
• A deep commitment to improving the life chances and educational outcomes of children at risk of exclusion. 
• Experience of trauma informed practice (or similar) and working successfully with pupils with SEMHD.
• The ability to lead and manage a team of support staff to ensure provision matches need.
• The skills to ensure inclusive practice continuously improves through training, coaching and feedback
• A passion for personal growth and professional learning
• A resilient individual who is calm under pressure.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups and those who are committed to creating belonging for all of our community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged with the following dates available:

Friday 26th April at 4:00pm

Tuesday 30th April at 4.30pm

Thursday 2nd May at 9:00am

Wednesday 8th May at 9.00am

Tuesday 14th May at 4.30pm

Please email recruitment@alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk or call the office on 0208 888 9771 to book a tour.

Closing date:  5pm Friday 17th May

Short-listing:  Mon 20th May - shortlisted applicants will be notified by 6pm

Interviews:  Thursday 23rd May

The applications can be found on our website:  https://www.alexandraprimaryschool.co.uk/about-us/about-alexandra/vacancies/ or apply directly with TES.

Please email completed applications to recruitment@alexprimary.haringey.sch.uk