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Portsmouth
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Leadership Scale Point 1 - £50,516
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Ark Dickens Primary Academy
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About The Role
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate SENCO with QTS, who is dedicated to making a real difference in children’s lives, to join us at Ark Dickens Primary Academy, a lovely 2 form entry school with a Nursery, located in the heart of Portsmouth. We are seeking an inspiring and committed SENCO to help lead our school’s mission to transform the lives of our wonderful children.

Becoming part of the Ark network in September 2014, we are a school with high aspirations and expectations to ‘Be Our Best’ in all that we do, reflecting our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.

As the most disadvantaged school in the area, we face significant challenges. We take those challenges and turn them into incredible opportunities to make lasting change. If you would love to lead and inspire our staff and children and further develop innovative ways to meet the needs of our young learners, some of whom have complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to be a relational school, committed to building strong relationships across our community, raising aspirations and creating an inclusive environment where every child, regardless of their background or ability has the provision and support they need to achieve great outcomes emotionally, socially and academically.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Ann Dyson, [email protected]
Benefits
A deeply supportive senior leadership team, who are committed to your success and well-being as a leader in the school.

The freedom to innovate and develop creative, tailored solutions to meet the needs of our children.

An environment where we ensure that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another.

The opportunity to lead with confidence, shaping provision and ensuring that every child’s needs are met with care, skill, and compassion.

A collaborative and positive environment where your ideas are valued and you are well supported, empowering you to do your best work.

The chance to progress and develop your knowledge and skills through a wide variety of great professional development opportunities

The opportunity to shape a legacy in a school community that is determined to overcome adversity and reach the highest standards.

The chance to work with children who are eager to learn and who will thrive under your leadership, care and guidance.
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

Twice as many training days as standard.

Generous pension scheme.

Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.
About Us
Ark Dickens is a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to ‘Be Our Best’ in all that we do. This reflects our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.

At our school, staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us. Staff are given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. We offer a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Our school is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.

Visit https://arkdickensprimary.org/jobs/vacancies to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.