Deputy SENCo

About The Position

Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy SENCO to join our thriving Inclusion Team at Danetree Primary School. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with colleagues, families and external agencies to support pupils with additional needs, helping to raise achievement and ensure that all learners can flourish both academically and personally.

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy SENCo to join our Inclusion Team, reporting to the SENCo/Assistant Headteacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and play a key role in promoting the school's vision, values and high expectations for every child. You will be a positive, proactive professional who is dedicated to creating an environment where all pupils feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.

• an exceptional practitioner with the desire and ability to create a safe and nurturing learning experience for all childrena team player;
• enthusiastic, eager and resilient
• highly organised and able to work to a schedule
• passionate about developing strategies to meet the personalised learning and emotional needs of every childable to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated OUTSTANDING School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children.

As an academy within GLF Schools. we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

• The support of GLF schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing, and dynamic organisation.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme.
• An exciting opportunity to work within a growing school, shaping the future and strategic direction.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A commitment to providing children with high quality learning opportunities.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools;
The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

• Start Date:
  
  Autumn Term 2026 or January 2027
• Salary:
  Specialist 1 £ 27,061 FTE
• Actual Salary: £25,867.13
• Hours:
  
  40hrs a week - Monday to Friday - 8am - 4.30pm (39 weeks incl. INSET)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Closing Date:
  Sunday 6th September m
• Interview Date: TBC