Job Title: Deputy SENCo

Annual Salary: £35,852 - £39,679 (Grade E) based on full time hours, all year round

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time only

Hours: 37 hours per week

Provisional start date: September 2026

Deputy SENCo opportunity at our busy secondary academy in Weston super Mare:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Deputy SENCo to join our SEND team to support our pupils and wider department, working in a team on two Deputy SENCo’s led by our Assistant Principal for inclusion the leadership and management of our SEND provision. In this pivotal role, you will assist in ensuring high-quality learning support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping to drive excellence in teaching, resource use, and student outcomes.

You will play a key part in meeting the individual needs of designated students, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and delivering measurable improvements in both academic attainment and personal development. As Deputy SENCo, you will also take on leadership responsibilities in the SENCo’s absence, contributing to a culture of inclusion and achievement across the Academy.

You will:

• Possess relevant NVQ level 3 in education and/or SEN (such as Learning and Development and Support Services for Children, Young People, and Those who Care for Them, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) or equivalent qualification/ experience.
• Have good working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
• Be experienced in working effectively with SEND students, students with additional needs and/or disabilities on an individual basis or in groups.
• Have great organisational skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Hold good working knowledge of IT, ability to use internet effectively and knowledge of Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Have the emotional resilience to handle difficult and challenging situations.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Broadoak Academy:

Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the town. We are very proud to be an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well-balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, wellbeing and futures.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
• Generous annual leave. 
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. 
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. 
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. 
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more! 

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 14 May 2026

• Interviews: 22 May 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.