What is the job role?

The Headteacher and Governing Body of John Gulson Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, flexible, organised, caring and calm individual to work closely with the Headteacher to support our more vulnerable students and help them achieve their full potential, as well as supporting and improving the wellbeing of all our amazing children. The successful candidate will help lead and develop our nurture provision and will line manage the newly created Family Support Team, including Family Support Worker and Learning Mentors. The successful candidate will report directly to the Headteacher.

The school is in the process of undergoing significant change following a restructure consultation. We have come a long way since September 2020 and we want to build upon this. This role is new to the school and will work alongside the new Head of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum.

We know that education and genuine care has the power to transform lives. At John Gulson, staff, Governors, families and pupils are united on a mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each person by laying the foundations for all-round personal development.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will uphold the inclusive principles that are integral to our ethos, values and vision;

• Is an experienced SENDCO and has successfully achieved the SENDCO Award qualification (by the time they assume the role);

• Is committed to life-long learning and ensures they keep abreast of educational research and developments in provision at national, regional and local level;

• Is an experienced DSL;

• Has a proven track-record of effecting sustained and positive change for the most vulnerable children, including LAC children;

• Is an exemplary teacher who knows what excellence in teaching and learning looks like;

• Is an experienced senior leader who is able to provide strong, focused and professional leadership and effectively coach and mentor our class-based staff;

• Can work alongside the data lead (the Headteacher) to ensure a continued rise in outcomes for our SEND and most vulnerable children;

• Has a full understanding of both adult and child mental health and well-being, being a qualified YMHFA (or willing to attend training);

• Is a team player who is ready for a challenge!

This post will suit an experienced Senior Leader looking for exciting new challenges and ready to take the next step in their career. You will need to provide evidence of an outstanding 'track record' to date. You will need to be a child centred leader who would relish the opportunity to collaborate with our aspirational families.

We will offer you the opportunity to be part of a new, exciting and forward-thinking Core Senior Leadership Team; a chance to join us on this exciting journey of improvement where there are simply no limits; and a full commitment to your ongoing CPD and well-being.

This is a non-class-based role although there will be a PPA teaching commitment in Year 2 of 1day per week.

If you feel you can meet all of the above criteria and more, please contact Ms V Sumner, Headteacher, on 02476 227791 for a further discussion and to arrange a visit to the school (abiding by Covid-19 risk assessment restrictions).

Start date 1 September 2021 (or earlier if possible)

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th February 2021 at 12pm.

An application pack is available to download below. Completed applications to be sent directly to the School Business Manager, Mrs F Macnab:

mailto:f.macnab@johngulson.coventry.sch.uk

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via The Criminal Records Bureau.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please go to the school website to view our privacy statement:

https://www.johngulson.coventry.sch.uk/about/gdpr/

Coventry City Council