AHT and SENCo

The Board of Directors, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Local Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious, innovative and inspirational AHT to effectively manage and lead SEND provision across the school. The successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for Inclusion across the school, working with SEND leaders across our MAC family of schools. We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all pupils.

The Rosary Catholic School is a popular school with enthusiastic, well-motivated and hardworking staff and pupils. Staff are proud to work at the school and feel well supported by leaders who consider their well-being and workload.  We recognise and value parents as the first educators of their children work together will families to support them in meeting the demands of this vocation. Engagement with families is a strength of the school and parents/carers understand and are supportive of the Rosary’s mission.

The successful candidate will, not only be part of the Rosary family, but will also have supportive and inspiring colleagues across the St Teresa of Calcutta MAC, as well as access to a range of CPD and career development opportunities

It is expected that the successful candidate will either hold the National SENCO qualification or be willing to undertake this qualification. You will be able to effectively lead and manage the team and work closely with parent/carers and professionals.

We are looking for someone with:

• A clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education
• Excellent teacher and subject leader expertise who can lead by example
• Has a commitment to inclusion and a passion to ensure all pupils achieve their potential
• Effective communication skills and a commitment to working in partnership with the leadership team, staff, governors, parents and professionals.
• Has proven experience of leading and managing an area of the curriculum.

In return we are offering an opportunity:

• To work with a highly effective senior leadership team; this will give you the scope to develop your talents and expertise
• The opportunity to work with SEND leaders across the St Teresa of Calcutta MAC
• An opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills by playing a vital role in the continuing development of our school
• Commitment to your continued professional development
• The opportunity to work in a school with a positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith where children are well behaved, motivated to learn and who enjoy school.

Closing date: Monday 16^th March at 12.00

Please note references will also be applied for after shortlisting takes place.

Application forms and supplementary documents are available to download from:

https://www.rosaryrc.bham.sch.uk/vacancies/

Only CES application forms will be accepted. All sections of  the CES application form and relevant supplementary documents must be completed.

Application forms should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs S Mahmood, School Office Manager.

St Teresa of Calcutta MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.   Any incidents or issues identified from the search will be explored with the applicant at interview. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.  A copy of our  Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the STOC MAC and School website.