Deputy SENCO (Cavendish Education Trust: The Cavendish School - Secondary Phase)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish School in Eastbourne is seeking a Deputy SENCO – Secondary to join our all-through campus. This 37-hour post is full-time but term-time only with a pro-rata salary range of £34,146–£36,446, fixed term until 22 July 2027.

The ideal candidate will be committed to working with young people, possess strong organisation and communication skills, literacy and numeracy, and have Teaching Assistant or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Be committed to working with young people.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous Teaching Assistant or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• To implement a work programme for individuals/groups including specialist areas.
• To provide support for pupils and staff to raise standards and promote independence.
• To manage workload of teaching assistants and assist in staff induction/mentoring.
• To assist in school planning and resource preparation.
• Create strong relationships with children to support their personal, social, emotional and academic development.

Skills

Commitment to working with youngpeople

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Teaching Assistant experience

Job description

DEPUTY SENCO – SECONDARY (CAVENDISH SCHOOL)

Hours of work: 37. Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only. (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata). Fixed‑term until: July 2027.

Interview date: Friday 20 November 2026. Starting date: as soon as possible. Closing date: 3pm Monday 16 November 2026. Fixed Term until 22 July 2027. NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

The Cavendish School, Eastbourne, is looking for a highly motivated and committed person who is passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our Secondary Phase as part of our exciting all through status.

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support for young people? Do you want to make a difference to the outcomes and life chances of young people? Would you enjoy the opportunity to work in a school environment?

The ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to working with young people


• Has excellent organisation and communication skills


• Has good literacy and numeracy skill


• Has previous Teaching Assistant or equivalent experience


• Has good interpersonal skills


• Has the ability to relate to pupils

The job role consists of:

• To implement a work programme for individuals/groups which could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.


• To provide support for pupils and staff in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils, to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to ensure their safety and welfare and support the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life.


• To manage the workload of teaching assistants and support the induction of new staff, appraisal, training and mentoring for other teaching assistants.


• To assist in the whole school planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.


• Creating strong, positive relationships with the children, developing them personally, socially, emotionally and academically.

This school offers:

• A strong and visionary leadership


• To be part of a vibrant community


• To be part of an exciting new environment in our all-through campus.


• Cavendish school was identified by OFSTED as being ‘Outstanding’


• Excellent CPD opportunities for all levels and interests


• Staff Wellbeing: a genuine focus on staff wellbeing


• Pupils who are motivated and keen to learn

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-c

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Single Status Grade 9 Points 23-25.

Salary Range £34,146 - £36,446 pro-rata.

Actual Pay for 37 hours - £29,499 - £31,486.

Fixed Term until 22 July 2027.

Term Time Only (incl INSET days).