Deputy SENCo

GLF Schools; Epsom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

GLF Schools is seeking a Deputy SENCo for Danetree Primary School, to join the Inclusion Team and report to the SENCo/Assistant Headteacher. You will champion inclusive education, work with children, families and external agencies to raise achievement and wellbeing.

The role starts in Autumn Term 2026 or January 2027, with a permanent contract and 40-hour weeks across term time, located at Danetree Primary School in Epsom.

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for every child.
• Ability to work with children, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to meet needs of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs and ensure progress across all areas.
• Collaborate with SENCo/Assistant Headteacher and Inclusion Team.
• Coordinate with families, staff, governors and the wider community to promote inclusion.

Skills

Inclusive education

Collaboration

Organization

Partnership with families

Job description

Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy SENCO to join our thriving Inclusion Team at Danetree Primary School.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with colleagues, families and external agencies to support pupils with additional needs, helping to raise achievement and ensure that all learners can flourish both academically and personally.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy SENCo to join our Inclusion Team, reporting to the the SENCo/Assistant Headteacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and play a key role in promoting the school's vision, values and high expectations for every child. You will be a positive, proactive professional who is dedicated to creating an environment where all pupils feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be:

• an exceptional practitioner with the desire and ability to create a safe and nurturing learning experience for all children
• a team player; enthusiastic, eager and resilient
• highly organised and able to work to a schedule
• passionate about developing strategies to meet the personalised learning and emotional needs of every child
• able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community

About Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated "OUTSTANDING" School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children.

As an academy within GLF Schools. we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

We can offer you:

• The support of GLF schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing, and dynamic organisation
• Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme
• An exciting opportunity to work within a growing school, shaping the future and strategic direction
• Confident, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• A commitment to providing children with high quality learning opportunities

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model
• Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details

Start Date: Autumn Term 2026 or January 2027

Salary: Specialist 1 £27,061 FTE

Actual Salary: £25,867.13

Hours: 40hrs a week - Monday to Friday - 8am - 4.30pm (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 6th September at 11.59pm

Interview Date: TBC

Attachments

Join Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26

Deputy SENCo JD 2026

Deputy SENCo PS 2026

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.