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Springwood Primary School

Barton Road

Swinton

Manchester

M27 5LP

Telephone: 0161 778 0022

Email: springwoodHR@salford.gov.uk


Headteacher: Jacqui Wennington

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)

Grade: Leadership 5-11

Working Hours:  Full time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Springwood Primary School, Barton Road, Swinton, M27 5LP  / Springwood Primary School, Craig Hall, Preston Avenue, Irlam, M44 5XB / Springwood Hub, Summerville Road  Salford  M6 7HB

Closing Date: 19th April 2024 at 10:00am

Shortlisting Date: 23rd April 2024

Interviews: 26th April 2024

 

Required from September 2024

 

Springwood Primary School is a large Special School (340 pupils aged 4 – 11), which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex learning needs across three sites. Due to the retirement of our current post holder we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who can inspire our pupils to reach their full potential.

 

Springwood Primary School is part of the LINK Education Trust. The LINK Education Trust is a Salford centric trust comprising of six primary schools located within the city of Salford.

 

The successful candidate needs to be confident working across a range of ability levels and age groups. They need to be able to work across all three sites. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large energetic school and be part of its future development.

 

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Can demonstrate excellent teaching skills with different age groups and ability ranges of pupils
  • Is organised and self-driven and can demonstrate leadership beyond the classroom
  • Is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of additional needs including complex medical needs
  • Supports the values and ethos of the school
  • Can develop positive working relationships with parents, carers and professionals

 

The successful candidate can expect to be fully supported in developing their career through access to a range of excellent CPD opportunities. For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

 

Job Description and Person Specification.pdf


Employees of Springwood Primary School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring they are protected from harm.  

 

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

 

Applicants are encouraged to look round the school before applying.  

 

Please note: references will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview

 

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION IS VIA GREATERJOBS ONLY

 

 

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

 
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