Deputy SENCO

Wood Green School; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Green School invites applications for a Deputy SENCO to join our dynamic inclusion team. The role focuses on coordinating SEND provision, collaborating with families and external agencies, and supporting students to achieve progress within our 11-18 academy in Witney.

We require a passion for inclusive education, alignment with our Belong, Aspire, Thrive values, and the ability to lead and develop staff within the Inclusion team. Term-time focus and potential for flexible hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEND and inclusive education.
• Ability to align with school values and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with students, families and external agencies to ensure students are receiving the appropriate provision to enable them to make progress
• Line management of assigned Teaching Assistants and HLTAs

Skills

Inclusion support

SEND knowledge

Line management

Job description

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt

Deputy SENCO

37 hours per week; permanent for January 2027

Grade 9

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic inclusion team as a key middle leader. At Wood Green School our mission is to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do, and we are continuing to build on our successful provisions.

We are looking to recruit a Deputy SENCO, someone with a passion for inclusive education, who aligns with our school values and who will support our work in ensuring all students with SEND are able to thrive in our school. You will join our dynamic growing Inclusion team, and this is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive school community.

The role of the Deputy SENCO is to:

Work with students, families and external agencies to ensure students are receiving the appropriate provision to enable them to make progress

Line management of assigned Teaching Assistants and HLTAs

Our strong, inclusive reputation means that Wood Green School is growing in student numbers. We are a 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford on the edge of the Cotswolds. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, demonstrated in our Behaviour Policy built on restorative principles and everything is underpinned by our Belong, Aspire, Thrive values.

If you are looking to develop further your knowledge and experience working with students with SEND, and to develop yourself as a leader, this post offers an excellent opportunity for career development.

Term time only (39 weeks: 38 weeks plus 5 INSET days)

Hours: 37 hours per week (we are open to discussing part-time hours to suit your circumstances - please make this clear in your application).

Pay Scale: Grade 9 £35,570 - £38,510 (Actual, £31,226 -33,807)

Please submit your application via My New Term. If you have any further questions please contact [e-mail]

The closing date is 12pm Thursday 19 November 2026

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 23 November 2026

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.