Senco - Full-time - Special Needs Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SENCo to join the Canterbury Road team! We are looking to appoint an outstanding, efficient, caring and enthusiastic SENCo to work as a valued member of our senior leadership team. The role being offered is permanent, full time but a part time offer may be made for the right candidate.
We are looking for an individual who can provide strategic and operational oversight of provision for those pupils with SEND. You will be the focal point of communication, ensuring effective, efficient and clear communication to parents, pupils and staff in addition to liaising with outside agencies. The successful candidate will promote an inclusive culture which enables all children to achieve their best and support staff to plan for, and minimize, barriers to learning. Whilst it is desirable to have existing SENCo experience, applications from experienced teachers, who are willing to undertake the SENCo qualification, are welcome.
We are a successful primary school and following out recent (March 2024) Ofsted, retained out status as a 'Good' school. We are so very proud to support the children and families of our community and are driven to build on our successful practices:
"Pupils at this school are happy, confident and polite. They enjoy positive relationships with staff and know what to do if they have concerns. One parent, reflecting the views of many others, summed up the school as being 'like a family'. There is a strong sense of community in the school."
Ofsted report 2024

+ A love of children and a determination to provide the best possible education and experiences for all in every aspect of school life.
+ A successful track record of working with parents to support co-authoring and close partnership with our families.
+ Expert knowledge and practice of inclusive teaching.
+ A commitment to inclusion and to working with all stakeholders to ensure inclusion for all.
+ A SENCO qualification or a commitment to complete.
+ Excellent leadership skills and a proven track record of leadership and teamwork.
+ A thorough knowledge of high-quality teaching & learning.
+ Clear thinking, with an ability to use systems effectively to deliver great outcomes.
We can offer you:
+ Outstanding behaviour from children who are proud to attend our school and keen to learn
+ A supportive model of class teacher and TA in every class
+ A strong and committed SEN team
+ Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
+ Excellent resources
+ Opportunities to improve your practice and develop
+ A warm and friendly staff who will make you welcome.

Canterbury Road Primary School is a one form entry primary school close to Sittingbourne town centre and within easy reach of the M2, M20 and the train station.
We have interested, curious children who love to learn and enjoy coming to school. Our children make excellent progress from their start points and progress & attainment are above national levels at KS2 as they move into their secondary education. We have highly skilled staff who are committed to the development of the whole child and a have an unwavering focus on all pupils achieving their best.
We are very well resourced and have committed staff dedicated to our children and their families.