Special Educational Coordinator; prep school

Salary: £28,985-£48,254 pro-rata + SEN allowance (RA06 £ 2,809 per annum)

Hours of work: 27 hours per week (0.6 FTE over 4 days)

Contract type:
Permanent

St Margarets Calne and Bluebird Nursery, located on the same site with St Marys Calne, provide a rich and dynamic educational experience for boys and girls aged 2 to 11. Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and dynamic community, every child is empowered to flourish and grow in our happy school.

Exceptional pastoral care lies at the heart of everything we do. We take time to know each pupil as an individual, nurturing their confidence, curiosity, and character with warmth and dedication.

Beginning at the age of two in our year-round Bluebird Nursery, children start their learning journey through play, exploration, and rich early experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and independence. From the age of three, they enjoy specialist teaching in sport, swimming, computing, French, and music, nurturing their talents and broadening their horizons.

In the Prep School, our outstanding teachers inspire academic excellence, which is celebrated alongside a vibrant and extensive programme of extracurricular activities designed to develop every child’s unique interests and skills. The exceptional facilities that include a theatre, science labs and sports centre with swimming pool, are designed to inspire curiosity and support every aspect of growth and learning.

Our expectations guide every pupil to grow with integrity and confidence:

• Be bold – Step forward with confidence and pursue your goals with determination. Stand up for what is right, even when it is not easy.
• Be kind – Treat others with respect and compassion. Help build a community where everyone feels valued for who they are.
• Be you – Celebrate your individuality and be true to yourself whilst upholding the values of our community.

• Curiosity – Passion/enthusiasm for learning and discovery
• Compassion – Commitment to kindness, empathy, and understanding
• Courage – The strength to face challenges and stay true to one's values

The SENDCo oversees all aspects of SEND provision at St Margarets Prep and leads on our strategic approach to the promotion of positive SEND practices and initiatives across the community. The post holder is responsible for developing and delivering outstanding SEND practices at St Margarets and ensures they are aligned with the schools vision, values and strategic priorities.

The SENDCo is expected to have good current knowledge of the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and be prepared to maintain the existing excellent academic standards within the school. St Margarets prides itself on its high level of pastoral care and varied extra-curricular programme, in which all staff participate.

Self-confidence and the ability to inspire others are central to this role, as well as having an open, participative, collegiate style with pupils, peers and parents.