SENCO and Family Liaison Officer
Are you passionate about SEND teaching?
Are you interested in supporting the Strategic development of the school’s Special Educational and Disability Needs (SEND) provision, with oversight of the day to day operation of the policy, with the aim of raising SEND pupil achievement and support the school and our families in raising attendance, investigating persistent absences and encouraging mental health and well-being.
This role will also involve supporting those families with Early Help process.
SENCO and Family Liaison Officer - Boston St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
The post holder will promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils that they are responsible for or come into contact with.
This is a temporary, part time, role working 0.6 FTE per week with an anticipated start date of 1 September 2024. It is expected to last for up to 1 year maternity cover.
About us
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary school located in the market town of Boston in Lincolnshire, with good transport links. We continue to be a good school and our “pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school. Pupils learn how to persevere and how to be courageous, charitable, kind, respectful and compassionate. Pupils know what it means to be a good friend. They are interested in difference and diversity. Pupils hold welcoming and inclusive attitudes.” (Ofsted Feb 2023).
We have always been a popular school with a family atmosphere and an excellent reputation for attainment, behaviour and support that we give to our families and children. Our beautiful grounds are used to inspire learning in and outside the classrooms and our school is diverse and has a strong sense of community, and all are welcome at St Mary’s.
We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
You will:
- Hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a SENDCo qualification.
- Have previous experience working as a teacher and SENDCo within a primary School setting.
- Have experience of working with families and of Early Help processes.
- Be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.
- Have a passion for working with young people with SEND.
- Provide a safe and healthy environment following safeguarding procedures.
- Be innovative and resourceful.
- Be proactive and methodical.
Why work for us?
At the Saint Mary's we offer:
- A salary of £18,000 - £27,915 per annum (MPS/UPS)
- Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
- A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
- Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme– emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
- Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
- Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.
For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact the school office on 01205 362092 or email enquiries@bostonstmarys.co.uk. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed.
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page: SENDCo and Family Liaison Lead - St. Mary's, Boston | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust (ololcatholicmat.co.uk)
Closing Date: Monday 1 July 2024 at 9.00 am
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.
You do not need to be a catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.
Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
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Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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