Vacancies at Old Basford School

 

The success of Old Basford School depends on the passion and skill of its staff. We are always delighted to hear from teaching and support staff that can make a significant difference to the lives of our children.

 

Thank you for your interest in wanting to work at Old Basford School.

 

We currently have the following vacancy 

 

 

Part-time SENCO (non class based)

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: Part Time (between 0.4 to 0.8)

Salary: Main Scale/UPS plus TLR2a

Closing Date: Monday 6th June 9am

Interviews: Friday 10th June

 

Old Basford School in Nottingham requires a SENCO, commencing 1st September 2022. (Or as soon as possible after this date.)

 

Following the successful promotion of our current post holder, Old Basford School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic SENCO to join our friendly and committed staff. The role will sit within the school’s middle leadership team.

 

There is flexibility in working days and hours to suit the right candidate; the role does not have a class teacher responsibility. However, dependant on the number of days/hours agreed  a small proportion of time may involve weekly cover to release a fellow middle leader (in a year group of their preference).

 

Old Basford is a highly regarded school within the local community with a vision to unearth the talent and potential in every child. OBS also stands for Opportunities Bring Success! As a supportive and united staff, we are whole-heartedly committed to offering our children a vast array of opportunities and experiences to broaden their horizons and to dream big!

 

This position offers a rare and exciting opportunity to join a committed and friendly team of professionals who support and challenge each other to ensure the very best for all of our children.

 

We are looking for a person who:

• Has a proven track record of consistently great classroom practice and behaviour management

• Is an outstanding, dynamic and hard-working practitioner

• Has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of additional needs

• Inspirational, motivated and can lead and support colleagues

• Able to plan and monitor the quality of provision and interventions for children with additional needs

• Someone who has completed or has begun the National Award for SENCO

• An understanding of Local Authority SEND processes including HLN and EHCPs

• Can naturally and confidently engage staff in improving professional practice for SEND

• Loves education and the rewards of working with children

 

We will offer you

• A highly inclusive school where children with SEND are valued

• Dedicated, hardworking and talented colleagues and Governors

• Wonderful enthusiastic children

• Dedicated time to carry out your role

 

Interested in being a part of the OBS family? Come and visit our school!

 

If you are a strong, aspiring and highly motivated teacher, with a great sense of humour, Old Basford School would love to meet you! Please contact the school office to arrange a visit to our warm, friendly school where you’ll meet our Head Teacher, members of our staff team, have a tour of school and gain a flavour of what makes OBS the special place it truly is.

 

Dates and times to visit:

• Monday 23rd May: 9:15 am, 2pm and 4pm

• Tuesday 24th May 11am and 4pm

• Wednesday 25th May 9:15am and 4pm

• Thursday 26th May 11am

 

If these dates or times are not convenient, please contact the school office for possible alternatives.

How to Apply

 

To apply for a role please complete the appropriate Application Form which can be downloaded from the links below; please note that CV’s are not accepted alone.

Applications by email are encouraged and should be sent to: admin@oldbasford.nottingham.sch.uk

 

Alternatively they can be posted to the following address:

Headteacher
Old Basford School
Percy Street
Old Basford
Nottingham
NG6 0GF

 

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we only contact candidates who have been shortlisted, and interviews are usually held within 2 weeks of the closing date.

 

If you are shortlisted, we will take up references before your interview so please provide accurate phone and email contact details for your referees.

 

Safeguarding

Old Basford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.