The Role

1 Permanent Contract
1 Maternity Cover (September 2019-August 2020)
Required September 2019

Hillbrook is a dynamic and thriving school with a commitment to moving forward and improving standards for pupils. We require a SENCo to join our enthusiastic, highly effective inclusion team. This post be would be suitable for either a current SENCO, or an experienced teacher with a proven track record of raising attainment, particularly in relation to pupils with SEN.

The successful applicant will work with the Deputy for Inclusion, Assistant Head / SENCO and other Inclusion team members to ensure the active participation, learning and achievement of all pupils in our inclusive school.

You will need to:
• Be an exemplary teacher
• Have a proven record of expertise in Special Education Needs
• Demonstrate success with regard to parental engagement
• Have a passion for children’s learning and development at all levels
• Be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively use assessment data 
• Have a desire to achieve and raise standards
• Deliver interventions across the school
• Be a committed team member
• Have the ability to engage the whole school community including external agencies
• Have a commitment to professional development and be prepared to ‘think outside the box’

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to:-

• Be part of a happy, vibrant and extremely successful school
• Work in a school community where parents are friendly, supportive and involved in school life
• Work with a great staff that value and support each other (we have fun!)
• Work in a well-resourced, organised and well cared for environment
• Have excellent opportunities to develop and grow as a practitioner as well as good prospects for career progression
• Support to complete the NASENCO award if necessary
• An administration assistant to support with paperwork
• Teach happy children who love school and want to achieve their very best
• Be well supported by a leadership team who genuinely promote a healthy work life balance, who are visible and lead strongly by example
• Work alongside a supportive and active Governing Body

We would warmly welcome candidates who wish to have a tour of the school.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. (Please ignore the apply button).

For more information and to arrange a visit, please phone 020 8672 3957 or email recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email, post or fax.

Closing Date: 29 March 2019 
Provisional Interview Date: 04 and 05 April 2019

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

HILLBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hillbrook Road, London SW17 8SG
Tel: 020 8672 3957
Fax: 020 8767 1081
Email: recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Hart
NOR: 681

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils