Deputy SENCo

The Orpheus Centre; South Godstone; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orpheus Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy SENCo to join our dedicated team. You will coordinate and deliver high-quality SEND support across the college, deputise for the Assistant Principal - SENCo, chair EHCP annual reviews, and lead multidisciplinary meetings.

You will work with families, therapists and local authorities, support admissions and transitions, monitor progress, provide staff training, and help develop strategies to enable every learner to achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification required.
• Extensive SEND experience with young adults.
• Strong knowledge of EHCP annual reviews.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the SENCo when required.
• Chair EHCP Annual Review meetings.
• Lead multidisciplinary meetings and coordinate student support strategies.
• Support admissions, assessments and transitions for prospective learners.
• Liaise with local authorities, health professionals and external agencies.
• Coordinate interventions and targeted support for students.
• Support staff through training, guidance and implementation of effective strategies.
• Monitor provision to ensure learners progress toward goals.

Skills

Teaching coordination

Communication

SEND experience

EHCP knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Working closely with the Assistant Principal - SENCo, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering high-quality support for learners across the college. You will help ensure students receive the personalised support they need to achieve positive outcomes, while working collaboratively with families, therapists, local authorities and multidisciplinary professionals.,

• Deputising for the Assistant Principal - SENCo when required
• Chairing EHCP Annual Review meetings
• Leading multidisciplinary meetings and coordinating student support strategies
• Supporting admissions, assessments and transitions for prospective learners
• Liaising with local authorities, health professionals and external agencies
• Coordinating interventions and targeted support for students
• Supporting staff through training, guidance and the implementation of effective strategies
• Monitoring provision to ensure students are making progress towards their goals and aspirations., At Orpheus, you'll be part of a supportive and passionate team that believes every young person deserves the opportunity to fulfil their potential. We offer ongoing professional development and the chance to contribute to a truly life-changing educational environment.
• Safeguarding & Inclusion The Orpheus Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
  We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy SENCo to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled SEND professional to support the leadership and development of student support provision across the college while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Please note that the Orpheus Centre is not a licensed sponsor organisation and therefore is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
• We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who is passionate about SEND and committed to achieving the best outcomes for learners.
• A teaching qualification
• Excellent experience working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Strong knowledge of the EHCP Annual Review process
• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and professionals
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• The following would be advantageous:
• SEND-related qualifications
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Experience in a specialist further education setting
• Makaton skills., Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long‑term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration