Deputy SENCO

Jobtrain; Dartford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking a proactive Deputy SENCo to join our SEND team and build an inclusive provision that helps every pupil thrive.

You'll support the SENCo in leading SEND strategies, coordinating resources, and ensuring high standards of progress for students with diverse needs across the academy. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, we offer NPQ courses and professional development within an IB World School framework and Healthy Minds initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with pupils, parents and staff.
• Good understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Organised, proactive and capable of deputising for the SENCo when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCo in leading SEND provision and strategy.
• Coordinate resources and monitoring to ensure high progress for SEND students.
• Deputise for the SENCo in non-statutory matters and day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and external partners to promote inclusion.

Skills

Excellent communication

SEND legislation knowledge

Organisational skills

Job description

• MPS/UPS


• TLR


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service


• collaborative MAT network


• additional LAT benefits.

Are you a passionate, dynamic educator ready to step up and make a significant impact on the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an exceptional Deputy SENCo to join our dedicated team and drive the success of our SEND provision.

You'll be crucial in assisting the SENCo to lead and manage our comprehensive SEND provision, ensuring every pupil achieves the best possible outcomes.

Your mission? To champion high challenge and high support, effective resource use, and high standards of progress for all students with SEND across the Academy.

Who We're Looking For

A proactive, organised, and empathetic professional who is ready to deputise for the SENCo in non-statutory matters. You'll need excellent communication skills, a firm understanding of SEND legislation, and a proven track record of helping students with diverse needs thrive.

If you're eager to take the next step in your career and help shape a truly inclusive educational environment, we want to hear from you!

Working with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We're proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A-Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our motto, \"Opening minds to Success,\" guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.

Please to view our website and learn more about Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.