Deputy SENCo

Kings Oak Academy; Kingswood; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work

Job summary

King’s Oak Academy in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, is seeking a Deputy SENCO to support the SEND team within a thriving academy. The post involves leading SEND provision, managing the SEND register, and deputising for the SENCO as required.

The role is part-time (32 hours/week) with term-time plus insets, and requires an NVQ Level 3 in education/SEN or equivalent. We offer a supportive all-through environment within the Cabot Learning Federation, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in education/SEN or equivalent.
• Understanding of learning processes and barriers to learning.
• Clear understanding of children's educational and emotional needs.
• Proven experience working with SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENCO in leading SEND provision.
• Deputise for the SENCO when required.
• Oversee day-to-day SEND team operations and SEND register.
• Ensure resources support high standards of learning.
• Support attainment and emotional development of students.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in education/SEN (or equivalent)

Job description

# Deputy SENCoEmployer: King's Oak AcademyLocation: Kingswood, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £27,427 - £30,332Posted: 5th November 2026Expires: 22nd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1582732Job Reference: 44070* Share :* Print**Job Title:** Deputy SENCO**Actual Annual Salary:** £27,427 - £30,332 - based on hours worked**Full-Time Annual Salary:**£37,035 - £40,958 (Grade E) based on Full-Time hours**Contract Type**: Permanent, term time only plus insets**Hours**: 32 hours per week, Full time & Part time considered.**Provisional start date**: 4 January 27, – pending completion of pre-employment checks**A chance to offer valuable support and guidance to a respected SEND team within a thriving and dynamic academy:**We are looking for a Deputy SENCO to join our supportive and talented team at King’s Oak Academy. 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 and the effective use of resources to support high standards of learning and achievement for all children 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.**You will have:*** An NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in education and/or SEN (such as Learning and Development and Support Services for children, young people and those who care for them) or equivalent qualification/experience.* An understanding of learning processes, barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies to facilitate delivering learning activities effectively.* A clear understanding of children’s educational and emotional needs as their develop from Reception – Year 11.* Proven experience of working effectively with SEND students, students with additional needs and/or disabilities on an individual basis or in groups.* The ability to work constructively as part of a cohesive all-through team, understand classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within theseApplicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.**About King’s Oak Academy:**King’s Oak Academy is situated in the heart of the South Gloucestershire community and is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath. The academy has been part of the Cabot Learning Federation since 2011 and enjoys the benefits of being part of a mature, successful multi-academy trust, offering access to high-quality professional services and opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced colleagues across the trust.As an all-through school, King’s Oak is in a privileged position to educate children aged 4–16 and to support families over time. The academy has 228 children in Reception-Year 6 and 662 in Year 7-11. The school is structured into phases that ensures that learning is high quality and responsive to pupils’ developmental needs and long-term relationships are fostered with families. As a result, colleagues benefit from the distinctive professional development and leadership opportunities that come from working in an all-through community school.King’s Oak was inspected in June 2025 and secured an ‘Outstanding’ judgement in both Leadership and Management and Personal Development. Inspectors noted that “pupils thrive at King’s Oak Academy. The school expects them to ‘work hard, be kind’, and pupils strive to do this. There are high expectations of what pupils can achieve academically and of who they can become.” King’s Oak Academy is therefore an ambitious, values-led community in which staff are trusted, developed and supported to do their best work and where colleagues who share our commitment to high expectations, kindness and inclusive excellence can build a rewarding and sustained career.**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:**Closing Date:: 22 November 2026Interviews: 30 November 2026We 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.****We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role.***As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist*.### AttachmentsCLF Privacy NoticeCLF Safeguarding & Child Protection PolicyRecruitment, selection & disclosure policy & procedure (including employment of ex-offenders)Deputy SENCO (KOA) Job DescriptionDeputy SENCO (KOA) Person Specification### Safeguarding Statement:The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification (where applicable), prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.