Deputy SENCo

Kings Oak Academy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Oak Academy seeks a Deputy SENCO to support the management of special educational needs, ensuring effective provision for students with additional needs. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and experience in education, with a focus on improving student outcomes. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness sessions and gym discounts

Above average maternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education and/or SEND required.
• Ability to work effectively with external agencies.
• Experience with leading meetings and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist SENCO in managing SEND provisions.
• Oversee the operational running of the SEND team.
• Ensure the needs of designated students are met.

Skills

Understanding of learning processes

Behaviour management strategies

Experience with SEND students

Able to work in teams

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Education or equivalent

Job description

Actual Annual Salary: £31,273 - £34,585 (Based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £34,740 - £38,419 (CLF Grade E). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only, plus insets, plus 10 days to be worked during school holidays and closure periods.

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Provisional Start Date: 26 August 2025

We are looking for a Deputy SENCO to join our supportive and talented team at Cabot Learning Federation Post 16. The CLF is a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a professional who will assist the SENCO in leading and managing the provision of special educational needs and disability (SEND) learning support for identified students in the Academy. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the SEND team, maintaining the SEND register, GCSE Exams access provision, the effective use of resources to support high standards of learning and achievement for all students in line with the SEND code of practice. The postholder will ensure the individual needs of designated students and the requirements of any statements are fully met. They will deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as personal and emotional development. They will be required to deputise for the SENCO in their absence.

About you:

You will have:

• Relevant NVQ level 3 in education and/or SEN (such as Learning and Development and Support Services for Children, Young People, and Those who Care for Them, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) or equivalent qualification/ experience.
• The ability to work with external agencies.
• An understanding of learning processes, barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies to facilitate delivering learning activities effectively.
• An understanding of children’s educational and emotional needs
• Proven experience of working effectively with SEND students, students with additional needs and/or disabilities on an individual basis or in groups.
• Experience of leading and organising professional meetings
• Able to work constructively as part of a team, understand classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these
• A willingness to secure a Exams Access qualification to assess students for exams access arrangements.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

POST 16

The CLF Post 16 Academy is situated in South Gloucestershire, hosted at John Cabot Academy, and serves the students of Bristol across two local authorities. We are a centre of education for ages 16-19 offering a range of level 1, 2 and 3 vocational courses and a full breadth of A Level qualifications.

We are an Academy that values the diversity of our rich community and expects the highest of standards for our students and staff body. The unwavering ambition we hold isfor students to flourish during their time of study with us, access an exciting and enriched experience, develop a resilience to learning and achieve their full potential.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the recent inspection, describing the provision as inclusive and aspirational. High quality teaching with a comprehensive careers programme support students to thrive at CLF Post 16; the provision’s ethos of “Care, Believe, Achieve” is fully realised. Students, including those who have previously had negative educational experiences, thrive with CLF Post 16, this is the result of thoughtful academic and pastoral support along with effective and strong safeguarding systems.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Interviews: 2 July 2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

CLF Post 16 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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