SENDCo and Lead Teacher for the Specialist Resource Provision (SLCN)

We are seeking a SENDCo and Lead Teacher for the Specialist Resource Provision (SLCN) to join our team at West Ewell Primary School and Nursery, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About West Ewell Primary School And Nursery

West Ewell Primary School and Nursery is a caring and inclusive community school in West Ewell, Epsom. We pride ourselves on exceptional teaching standards and fostering ambition, self-belief, and a love of learning in our pupils.

Located in a vibrant area with extensive grounds, including a newly refurbished library, the school offers engaging learning experiences. It features a specialist centre for Communication and Interaction Needs (COIN) and a nursery for young children.

The school prioritises staff and pupil wellbeing, having achieved the Schools Mental Health Silver Award. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we collaborate with other schools to enhance educational offerings.

Dedicated and forward-thinking staff are committed to professional development and supporting each child to reach their full potential. The values of respect, resilience, resourcefulness, reflection, and responsibility underpin the curriculum and school life.

Details

Position: SENDCo and Lead Teacher for the Specialist Resource Provision (SLCN)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe): £35,602 to £54,328 plus SEN Allowance £2,885-£5,690 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through TPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school
• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant statutory guidance
• Maintain oversight of the SEND Register and graduated response processes
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of SEND provision across all year groups

Essential

Requirements include

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent qualification
• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCo) or commitment to achieve within statutory timescales

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How To Apply For This Role

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Benefits

Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay