Deputy SENDCO: Lead & Teach in Inclusive Secondary

Thamesmead School; Shepperton; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Thamesmead School is seeking a Deputy SENDCO to join in January 2027. You will work closely with the SENDCO to lead the SEND Department, supporting students with SEND while teaching across KS3 and KS4 on a 50% timetable.

The role combines leadership with hands-on teaching, mentoring TAs, and collaborating with external agencies to shape inclusive provision and drive continuous improvement.

Formación

• Qualified Teacher Status and experience of successful secondary teaching.
• Experience teaching pupils with a wide range of SEND needs.
• Strong understanding of EHCPs and how to support learners.

Responsabilidades

• Deputise for the SENDCO and help lead day-to-day running of the SEND Department.
• Identify, assess and provision for students with SEND.
• Advise and coach Teaching Assistants and staff on inclusive practice.
• Line manage SEND TAs and foster a strong, collaborative team ethos.
• Liaise with external agencies (Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language services, etc.) and attend Annual Reviews.
• Hold a caseload of Key SEND students, write and review IEPs, report progress.
• Support exam access arrangements and contribute to staff CPD on SEND.
• Teach across KS3 and KS4 on a 50% timetable, while developing classroom practice.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Leadership potential

SEND experience

Educación

Qualified Teacher Status

SEN qualification (L7 in SpLD) desirable

Descripción del empleo

Thamesmead School is seeking a Deputy SENDCO to join in January 2027. You will work closely with the SENDCO to lead the SEND Department, supporting students with SEND while teaching across KS3 and KS4 on a 50% timetable.

The role combines leadership with hands-on teaching, mentoring TAs, and collaborating with external agencies to shape inclusive provision and drive continuous improvement.