Deputy SENCO

Summary:

Deputy SENCO role with a focus on SEND provision and student attainment.

About the School:

A school committed to high standards and high expectations, fostering a caring and challenging learning environment where every student can achieve their full potential.

The Opportunity:

As a Deputy SENCO, you will play a key role in supporting the strategic and operational leadership of SEND provision across the school, with a specific focus on students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This is an opportunity to make a real impact on student attainment, engagement, and emotional wellbeing at Key Stage 3.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead EHCP Annual Reviews and student-centred reviews
• Oversee Key Stage 3 SEN provision and interventions, including phonics, ELSA, and AQA UAS
• Manage and support staff delivering SEND provision
• Coordinate Year 6 SEND transition and primary liaison
• Improve attendance, engagement, and emotional wellbeing for SEND and disadvantaged students
• Deliver and model adaptive teaching practice for Key Stage 3
• Support the SENCO in the absence and during statutory responsibilities
• Allocate and manage a protected time for SEND leadership and statutory duties

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified teacher with strong SEND experience
• Willingness to work towards NASENCO or NPQSEN qualification
• Experience in leading and managing SEND provision
• Strong understanding of SEND policy and statutory responsibilities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Preferred

• Experience in secondary or primary education
• Experience with EHCPs and student-centred reviews
• Knowledge of AQA Unit Award Scheme and Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA)
• Experience in improving attendance and emotional wellbeing for SEND students
• Experience in curriculum development and delivery for Key Stage 3

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Support for further qualifications in SEND leadership
• Access to a supportive and high-achieving working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within a successful academy