Deputy SENCo / Assistant Curriculum Leader for SEN

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate teacher to join our thriving and successful Learning Support Department as Deputy SENCo.

As an ‘Inclusive Borough’ the opportunities for working with students with SEND in Newham are unique and varied, and St Bonaventure’s are proud of the care and support we offer to our students.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has extensive experience in working with students with SEND.
• Is an advocate for students with SEND and passionate about their academic and personal progress
• Is able to oversee timetabling of Learning Support Assistants and assigning cover where necessary.
• Forward thinking in developing student-centred curriculums and alternative pathways.
• Communicates well with staff, students and parents.
• Is organised, self-disciplined and works using their own initiative
• Has, or is willing to achieve, a qualification for assessing students for examination access arrangements

St Bonaventure’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment. The suitability of the candidate will be assessed throughout the recruitment process

All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

We expect that you will have evidence of excellent classroom practice and high expectations of pupil attainment and, if overseas trained, we would need evidence that your professional qualifications are recognised by NARIC / NTA in the UK.

St Bonaventure’s was judged to be Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in November 2022, and is a popular provider of education within the London Borough of Newham. We are oversubscribed with a very high number of practising Catholics. We are welcoming, friendly and inclusive.

We are part of the successful and highly-respected Agnus Dei Catholic School Alliance.

We have a long and distinguished history of educating boys aged 11-16 in the East End of London. Our thriving co-educational 6th Form is ethnically and religiously diverse, attracting students from across many local schools. You will be committed to improving the learning outcomes for all pupils in the school whilst providing a supportive and nurturing environment for other teachers in the curriculum team.

St Bonaventure’s has been recognised by the DfE, Ofsted, SSAT and the Teaching School Council for our investment in improving student life chances and the development of our staff.

We believe that our students have an entitlement to the very best education, with high expectations for all in our community.

We Offer:

An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, inspired and motivated team where staff genuinely feel valued and cared for.

A minimum of 20% PPA for all teaching staff.

A teacher friendly marking policy.

No written reports to parents.

A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.

We will provide top quality CPD opportunities for you.

We will encourage you to provide CPD to others; within our school, our borough, our diocese, our alliance and beyond.

A school with outstanding teaching and behaviour for learning, with which all our staff and the wider community feel proud to be associated.

All new teaching staff receive a Chromebook.

Free refreshments for all staff.

Excellent local transport links and off street car parking.

St Bonaventure’s School is only a short bus ride away from the site of the 2012 Olympics and the Olympic Village and Westfield Shopping Centre in the vibrant area of Stratford. Stratford is a transport hub with easy access to Central London which will be further enhanced by Crossrail. This is an exciting area to live and work in.

Closing Date – Thursday 9th May at 4pm

Interview Date – Friday 17th May 2024

We may call applicants for an interview before the deadline date if we are especially interested in their application.