Deputy Senco

Woodlands; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Gillingham is seeking a Deputy SENCO to provide strategic leadership in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will work closely with the SENCO to ensure students receive high-quality support. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and a passion for helping students thrive. A friendly manner is essential, as is experience in a similar school setting. This is an opportunity to join a supportive community committed to educational excellence.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme

Employee assistance programme

Private health care cover

Teachers Pension Scheme

Two-week half-term break

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Committed, compassionate, and knowledgeable individual sought.
• Experience of working in a similar school is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic leadership of SEND provision.
• Work closely with the SENCO to support students with special educational needs.
• Empower teachers to meet a wide range of learning needs.

Skills

Passion for helping pupils thrive

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Independence and initiative

Experience in a similar school

Job description

We are seeking a Deputy SENCO to join us! This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, compassionate, and knowledgeable individual to contribute to the strategic leadership of our SEND provision. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO to ensure that students with special educational needs and disabilities receive the highest quality support and that teachers are empowered to meet a wide range of learning needs in the classroom.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• Has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential
• Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils
• Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
• Has experience of working in a similar school

In return, we offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Two-week, half-term break in October
• Cycle to work scheme

  For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies - The Robert Napier School.

  Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange visit, please contact Charli Reader via email [e-mail].

  We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

  Safeguarding Commitment

  Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

  Equality & Inclusivity Statement

  At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.