Your Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy SENCo to join our Inclusion Team, reporting to the the SENCo/Assistant Headteacher. As Deputy SENCo, you must have the drive, desire and dedication to make a difference, with a particular focus on children with additional needs.  This is a non class based, Associate, role.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be:

• an exceptional practitioner with the desire and ability to create a safe and nurturing learning experience for all children
• a team player; enthusiastic, eager and resilient
• highly organised and able to work to a schedule
  
• passionate about developing strategies to meet the personalised learning and emotional needs of every child
• able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated 'OUTSTANDING' School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children, bringing learning to life through our innovative thematic curriculum.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Danetree, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale, Banstead Infants, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School,  and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and community friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st September 2024

Contract type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 per week (7:45am - 4:30pm)

Working Weeks: 41 (term time plus 3 weeks)

Grade: Associate Pay Scale.  Specialist Grade

Annual Salary: Annual salary pro rata to take into account working hours and working weeks £25,104 - £33,756  (FTE £24,982 - £33,592 per annum). 

Interview Date – 8th May 2024

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.