SENCO

Delta Academies Trust; Filey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated SENCO to join Filey Academy on a part-time temporary basis from April 2026 to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of SEN provision and will be integral to the Leadership Team, providing direction and support. This role is a fantastic opportunity for current SENCO leaders or teachers aiming for career advancement within a collaborative and inclusive educational setting.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Technology scheme

Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Access to discounts

24/7 online GP access

Gym & fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support Service

Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Current SENCo leaders or teachers looking for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties of the SENCO with teaching responsibilities.
• Provide managerial and operational direction for the school.
• Help lead SEND provision.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Leadership

Teaching experience

Job description

Filey Academy are looking to appoint a Senco to join our academy in April 2026 on a part time, temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

In this role, you will carry out the duties of the SENCO with teaching responsibilities.

We are looking to appoint a committed individual with excellent SEND knowledge to help lead our SEND provision at the school as maternity leave cover from Easter 2026.

You will be an integral part of the Leadership Team, providing a high level of managerial and operational direction for the school.

This is a great opportunity for current SENCo leaders or teachers looking for career progression in this key area of educational provision.

Our SENco maternity leave role presents a brilliant opportunity to play a pivotal part in the improvement journey of our academy. Our results are improving at pace, and you will be able to enjoy supporting students who are engaging with learning. SEND provision at our academy has become a real strength and you will be supported by a team of colleagues who have the best interests of all children at heart and who know the importance of making access to learning possible for all children. As an inclusive academy, we understand the importance of all young people being valued and feeling part of our community.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties of the SENCO with teaching responsibilities.
• Provide a high level of managerial and operational direction for the school.
• Help lead our SEND provision.

Qualifications

• Committed individual with excellent SEND knowledge.
• Current SENCo leaders or teachers looking for career progression.

Our School

Filey Academy is an 11-16 mixed community school serving the coastal town of Filey and its surrounding villages. We have a proud heritage in our local community and are embarking on a period of transformation and improvement. We aim for every member of our school community to develop a love of learning and enable them to reach the highest outcomes that they can. We are committed to ensuring our students are happy, safe and have clear direction and support. We joined Delta Academies Trust in September 2025 and benefit from the collaborative and supportive environment of the Trust.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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