Teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO)
- Ridgeway, Derbyshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Ridgeway Infant SchoolThe Governors of the Blagreaves Federation wish to appoint an enthusiastic, resilient and caring class teacher and SENDCO to join our friendly and supportive team.We are looking for an outstanding class teacher who:
- Holds, be working towards or willing to undertake the NPQ for SENCO Qualification
- Is committed to providing the highest standards of provision for SEND pupils
- Is able to use data to monitor, track and evaluate provision in order to intervene and set targets for improvement.
- Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
- Has highly effective interpersonal skills, able to work well with all members of the school community and external professionals and agencies
- Has passion for teaching and for providing the best provision to meet the needs of all pupils
- Recent experience of teaching in EYFS or KS1
- Will inspire and challenge to ensure high expectations of progress, achievement and behaviour
- Is able to work as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team with a commitment to support the ethos of our school
- Has excellent communication skills to build positive relationships and to ensure effective consultation with all stakeholders and external agencies
- Has experience of strategic development of SEND policy and provision within school
- Is committed to the education and social well-being of every child in the school
- Nationally agreed terms and conditions
- A hardworking and supportive team of senior leaders committed to inclusion and creative solutions to the challenges of being an inclusive school
- Protected non-contact time
- Passionate and enthusiastic colleagues
- Friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children who deserve the very best!
- An innovative school with a broad and balanced curriculum
- Supportive Governing Board and school community
- An excellent opportunity to influence and shape the future of our school, staff and pupils
- Parents who work with school in ensuring the best for their child
- A school site that provides a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities
Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2025Ridgeway Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity and extensive contact with children. Therefore pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, this post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.