Deputy SENCo; Special Educational Coordinator; support staff

Deputy SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)

Grade 7 ( £29,064 - £31,022) pro rata

Actual Salary - £16,646.84 - £17,768.32 for 25 hours - term time only

Icknield Community College is seeking a highly organised, solution-focused colleague to join us as Deputy SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). This is a support staff role. Training will be provided for a successful candidate.

• Promote good outcomes for SEND students across the school
• Forge strong relationships with students, staff and parents/carers
• Have excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Display a "can do" attitude
• Be able to work at pace
• Deal effectively with sensitive information
• Show resilience and flexibility
• Work well within a team

• Our school exists to serve its students and both support and challenge its staff
• Enjoy positive relationships between staff and students
• Know every individual student well because of its size
• Be part of an upward trajectory and excited about its future

The Acer Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and online checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post.

All applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

To discuss this post informally, please contact Charlotte Gibson (Assistant Headteacher) at Charlotte

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

• Applications close on Monday 15 June
• Interview:
  Tuesday 23 June
• Start Date:
  
  1 September 2026