Thank you for your interest in Harrison Primary School.  We currently have three vacancies.- please see below for further details about each post.

SENCo Post

Closing date: 13/01/2023 at 12:00

Interview date: 26/01/2023

Job Start Date: September 2023

Contract/Hours: Permanent , Full-time

Key Stage: KS1/KS2

Salary Type: MPR / UPR

Salary Details: MPR / UPR + SENCo Allowance

Hours of Work: Permanent, full time

Location of Role: Harrison Primary School

Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@harrison.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

Harrison Primary School is a large, busy school in the middle of Fareham. Our vision of ‘lifelong learners, open minds’ is embedded in our whole school community resulting in a true partnership striving for excellence.  

We are currently looking to appoint a highly effective and knowledgeable practitioner who is looking to gain accreditation as a SENCo. The successful candidate will be required to complete the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO) within three years of starting in post.

You will have a proven track record of excellence in teaching and be highly effective in adaptation of the curriculum to meet individual pupil's needs.  

As SENCo you will demonstrate: 

• a desire to further develop your leadership skills within our collaborative and supportive team 
• commitment, innovation and a strong focus on inclusive teaching 
• a positive and pro-active attitude towards improving outcomes for children with SEND 
• understanding of how to adapt the curriculum to enrich access to a rich and broad curriculum 
• expertise in supporting the wider team to be inclusive practitioners 
• aspiration for all children 
• excellent communication skills when working in partnership with parents and other stakeholders. 

As SENCo you will have the strategic overview of the academic outcomes and emotional development of learners with SEND. You will be responsible for raising educational achievement by leading and coordinating provision for pupils with special educational needs and will develop and oversee the implementation of the schools SEND strategy and policy. 

Working closely with the leadership of the school you will contribute to the ongoing success of the school and deepen understanding of excellence in inclusive practice.  

You will be expected to keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEND and ensure that the Harrison team is kept informed.  

As the home of Pioneer Education and Fareham & Gosport Primary SCITT we can offer many opportunities to those who are interested in widening their professional experiences.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance the next stage in your career, then we are the school for you. 

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are welcomed and will be held on Thursday, 5th January 2023 at 4pm.  Please contact the school office to arrange on 01329 234016.   Applications will be accepted by email to adminoffice@harrison.hants.sch.uk or direct to the school via the post or delivered in person.  

Safer Recruitment

Harrison Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Teaching Assistant

Closing date: 13^th January 2023

Job Start Date:  20th February 2023

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract, Part-time

Salary Type: EHCC Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade C, Pro-rata F.T.E. £21,190

Hours of Work: 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday, during term time

Location of Role: Harrison Primary School

Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@harrison.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

Harrison Primary is a happy, caring school strongly committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.  It is our deeply held belief that every child is entitled to the best education and we are passionate in our commitment to ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to succeed.

We are seeking to employ an excellent, experienced practitioner for 15 hours per week on a fixed term basis from February 2023 until 31st August 2023.

The successful candidate will be committed to supporting children's learning and have a good understanding of how to support the development of children as confident, independent individuals.

The successful candidate will

• be able to nurture, inspire, challenge and motivate pupils in order to secure high standards for all pupils to be 'lifelong learners, with open minds'.
• have good maths and English skills (GCSE grade C or above or equivalent)
• have a working knowledge of the curriculum and ability to break down learning into small steps
• be able to provide modelling and scaffolding to support the child's engagement
• be able to implement clear boundaries and routines using positive behaviour management strategies
• have a calm and positive disposition
• work as part of a year team under the guidance of the Year Leader and Class Teacher to raise attainment and deliver tailored interventions
• be able to work independently and have good organisational skills

We can offer

• a friendly school community with staff and governors who work hard to support out pupils
• an exciting and positive environment based on a rights respecting ethos where success is celebrated at all levels
• enthusiastic, motivated and engaged pupils who want to learn and succeed
• opportunities to learn and share expertise from highly trained, skilled professionals and training and on-going development in your career
• the challenge of working within a school that is committed to achieving positive and high outcomes for all pupils irrespective of their needs and background.

This may be suitable for a graduate considering joining our SCITT training programme and looking to gain classroom experience.

Application Procedure

Application packs can be downloaded directly from the vacancy tab on our school website or can be requested from the school office. Please call 01329 234016 or email adminoffice@harrison.hants.sch.uk

Thank you for your interest.

Safer Recruitment

Harrison Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.