The Role

Full Time or Part Time (3 days per week)

Required for: February 2022 – December 2022)

The Governing Body of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated SENCO for a maternity cover position. The school are open to applicants for either a full time position including 0.5 teaching responsibility for upper KS2 intervention or a part time (3 days per week) SENCO.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Will contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school
• Is a highly effective, motivated and enthusiastic teacher
• Has a clear knowledge and commitment to safeguarding practices
• Is a creative teacher able to capture the imagination of pupils
• Has experience of being an effective team player
• Is willing to embrace a culture of self-reflection and development
• Will manage and develop programmes of work for pupils who require targeted intervention
• Is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all children
• Is able to communicate well with colleagues, parents and pupils
• Can implement a range of strategies for engaging and extending all learners who have identified needs
• Will effectively co-ordinate liaison with school staff, outside agencies and parents
• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

The school can offer:

• Enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and support staff
• Well-behaved children with positive attitudes to learning
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
• A welcoming community of children, parents, staff and governors

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit and receive an application pack, please contact Mrs Hellwig at info@stjosephs.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below 

Alternatively, for information and further details please contact the school office on admin@stjosephs.wandsworth.sc.uk 

Completed CES application forms should also be returned to info@stjosephs.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 26 January 2022 (at midnight)

Shortlisting: 27 January 2022

Interviews: Week beginning 31st January 2022

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

90 Oakhill Road

Putney

SW15 2QD       

020 8874 1888

Web: www.stjosephs.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss Emma Cashier

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils