SENCO
Lammas School is recruiting a SENCO. We would like to hear from you if you can share your enthusiasm supporting students, your knowledge and your skills with our students and staff. You will enjoy being part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a real difference to the lives of our young people.
At our school we are passionate about educating young people through rich extra-curriculum, expertly taught. We are committed to challenging educational and social disadvantage and aim to instil our students the ability to think critically and creatively. The Griffin Schools Trust is also committed to supporting colleagues to achieve swift career progression offering a range of opportunities and experiences across the thirteen Trust schools.
This role would suit an expert in their field - we are looking for someone with the capacity for creativity and the belief that regardless of background or challenges, every child can achieve at least national norms.
Lammas School
Lammas School is a thriving and highly regarded community school with Sixth Form provision, located within walking distance of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and set on the edge of Hackney Marshes. We are closely partnered with two outstanding Primary Schools, Willow Brook and Riverley.
Our curriculum offer is broad, and we are intently focused not only on achieving academic excellence, but also widening the horizons of the community we serve via the arts, sports and an enviable co-curricular offer. We engage in a wide variety of Proud Traditions and experiences that serve to enthuse and energise our educational offer. These include the yearly Griffin Science Symposium, The Griffin Sports Festival, The Griffin Arts Festival and Founders Day, all opportunities to engage in higher level experiences and strengthen community.
Having researched sufficiently to decide to apply, please tell us in no more than 500 words in 11 point why you want to join Lammas School as a SENCO and what you feel you can offer the school.
Please include a full CV with the names and direct contact details of two referees and the completed Safer Recruitment form. We will contact your referees before shortlisting. We may also have a phone call with you.
Completed applications should be addressed to Mark Bland and sent to jahmet@thelammas.com
The deadline for application is Monday 4th October 2021.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past emp0loyers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.