Inclusion Lead

St Winifred’s Roman Catholic Primary School

Didsbury Road

Heaton Mersey

Stockport

SK4 3JH

Tel: 0161 432 5782

website: https://www.st-winifreds.stockport.sch.uk

Inclusion Lead

Hours of Post: Fulltime – 1.0 FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Grade: Main Pay Scale / Upper Threshold plus TLR2a

Start Date of Post: 1st September 2024

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an exemplary staff member to replace our well respected SENDCO/Mental Health Lead/EAL Lead from 1st September 2024. This post will initially be without a class commitment, with some teaching responsibility within Key Stage 1 to release class teachers, for a maximum of 2-2.5 days per week (flexible), providing 2.5 - 3 days per week of leadership time to fulfil the roles.

St Winifred’s Roman Catholic Primary School offers:

•           a strong Catholic ethos

•           a happy and supportive working environment

•           an experienced and dedicated staff

•           good relationships with children, staff, parents and the parish family

•           fantastic children who are eager to learn and whose behaviour is outstanding

•           supportive parents who are committed to working in partnership with school

•           a supportive Governing Body and leadership team

•           a school where everyone’s voice and opinion are valued.

We seek someone who has:

•           Warmth, empathy, care and sensitivity in dealing with children and their families

•           The ability to form positive relationships with parents and families to support and engage learning of pupils.

•           The ability to work cooperatively within a team, working well with others, collaborating and sharing ideas

•           The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of our children

•           A commitment to the whole school community and the Catholic ethos of St Winifred’s

•           The ability to ensure access to the curriculum and achievement for all.

•           Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

•           A secure understanding of the SEND code of practice.

•           The ability to prepare statutory documents and work with other agencies.

•           A willingness to lead on Mental Health and Well-being

•           A willingness to lead on EAL

For more information on what exactly the job entails, please refer to the job description and person specification.

All applications MUST be on the St Winifred’s CES application form to be considered. Application forms and further details are available to download from here. Completed application forms and supporting statements (no more than 2 sides A4, size 11 Arial font) are to be returned to school via email: recruitment@st-winifreds.stockport.sch.uk

CES Application Form.docx

Job Description and Person Specification.docx

Consent to Obtain References form.docx

Closing Date: Monday 3^rd June 2024 at 9am

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 19^th June 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 25^th June 2024

St Winifred’s Roman Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school Governing Body who is the employer and not Stockport Local Authority.

In compliance with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ shortlisted applicants will also be subject to an online search.

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