Deputy SENCO

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy; Hawley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy seeks a Deputy SENCo to join its SEND team and support the SENCo in leading a comprehensive SEND provision. The role focuses on driving high standards and ensuring positive outcomes for students with diverse needs.

You will deputise for the SENCo in non-statutory matters, require excellent communication, and demonstrate a firm understanding of SEND legislation to support inclusive learning across the Academy.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and empathy for SEND students.
• Proactive, organised, and able to deputise for the SENCo in non-statutory matters.
• Firm understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENCo to lead and manage the SEND provision across the Academy.
• Champion high challenge and high support for all students with SEND.
• Drive effective use of resources to improve outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Team leadership

SEND legislation knowledge

Diverse needs experience

Job description

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.

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!

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.