Deputy SENCo

Job Title: Deputy SENCo

Actual Annual Salary: £31,273 - £34,585 (Based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £34,740 - £38,419 (CLF Grade E). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only, plus insets, plus 10 days to be worked during school holidays and closure periods.

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Provisional Start Date: 26 August 2025

We are looking for a Deputy SENCO to join our supportive and talented team at Cabot Learning Federation Post 16. The CLF is a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. 

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a professional who will assist the SENCO in leading and managing the provision of special educational needs and disability (SEND) learning support for identified students in the Academy.  They will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the SEND team, maintaining the SEND register, GCSE Exams access provision, the effective use of resources to support high standards of learning and achievement for all students in line with the SEND code of practice.   The postholder will ensure the individual needs of designated students and the requirements of any statements are fully met.  They will deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as personal and emotional development.  They will be required to deputise for the SENCO in their absence.

About you:

You will have:

• 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.
• The ability to work with external agencies.
• An understanding of learning processes, barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies to facilitate delivering learning activities effectively.
• An understanding of children’s educational and emotional needs
• Proven experience of working effectively with SEND students, students with additional needs and/or disabilities on an individual basis or in groups.
• Experience of leading and organising professional meetings
• Able to work constructively as part of a team, understand classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these
• A willingness to secure a Exams Access qualification to assess students for exams access arrangements.

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.

POST 16  

The CLF Post 16 Academy is situated in South Gloucestershire, hosted at John Cabot Academy, and serves the students of Bristol across two local authorities. We are a centre of education for ages 16-19 offering a range of level 1, 2 and 3 vocational courses and a full breadth of A Level qualifications.  

We are an Academy that values the diversity of our rich community and expects the highest of standards for our students and staff body. The unwavering ambition we hold is for students to flourish during their time of study with us, access an exciting and enriched experience, develop a resilience to learning and achieve their full potential.    

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the recent inspection, describing the provision as inclusive and aspirational.  High quality teaching with a comprehensive careers programme support students to thrive at CLF Post 16; the provision’s ethos of “Care, Believe, Achieve” is fully realised.  Students, including those who have previously had negative educational experiences, thrive with CLF Post 16, this is the result of thoughtful academic and pastoral support along with effective and strong safeguarding systems.  

Why work at CLF? 

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 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: 27 June 2025 @ 9am

Shortlisting: 27 June 2025

Interviews: 2 July 2025

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.