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Primary teacher with responsibility for SEND

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/04/2015
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/05/2015 23:59
Salary:
MPS/UPS £22,023 - 37,496 + TLR3
Allowances:
TLR3
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Vacancy ID:
138335
Employment Location:
Burnhope Primary School
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
7 May
Further Information
Primary teacher with responsibility for SEND

The Governors and Headteacher of Burnhope school are seeking to appoint an outstanding, creative and enthusiastic teacher to join us in leading future developments and improvements. We are a welcoming and supportive school dedicated to achieving the best for our pupils. Staff work well as a team, they are forward thinking, dedicated and are committed to developing their own teaching abilities.

The successful candidate will:
• Be an outstanding teacher
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• Have the ability to accelerate pupil progress and raise attainment
• Share the ethos and values of our school community
• Have an understanding of the role of SENDCo in a Primary school
• Already hold the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator or be prepared to work towards this qualification
• Preferably have experience in both key stages, but initially required for Key Stage 2.
• Be able to work as part of a team and foster positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and governors.
• Be prepared to make a valuable contribution to Burnhope with a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life

Burnhope can offer:
• A supportive professional environment.
• A dedicated, friendly team who are committed to the children.
• One afternoon per week dedicated SEND time.

Visits to school are strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Application packs can be downloaded from the County Council Jobs web page; alternatively they can be obtained by emailing the school burnhope@durhamlearning.net and completed forms should be returned to the school by Thursday 7th May.

Shortlisting = Monday 11th May
Teaching Observations = Between Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th May
Interviews Thursday 21st May

The Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

This post is not open to job share.

Burnhope Primary School
Langley Avenue
Burnhope
Durham
DH7 0AG
Tel. No. 01207 520243
Please note
This job is closed for applications.