Permanent Deputy Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (Deputy SENDCO)

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Establishment: Higham Lane School Location: Permanent Deputy Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (Deputy SENDCO) Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR 2B £5,870 Department: SEND Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Closing Date: 21/10/2025 09:00 Interview Date: Likely to take place Thursday 23rd October Start Date: January 2026

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 25.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPR/UPR + TLR 2B £5,870

The Role

Higham Lane School is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Permanent Deputy Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (Deputy SENDCO) to start January 2026. 


At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:

•      excellent continuous professional development

•      reduced workload

•      behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn

•      a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing

•      free, onsite parking

•      subsidised eye care for extended VDU users

•      a Gym Membership Scheme

•      a Cycle to Work Scheme

•      free lunch for duty staff

•      an employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support

•      an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials

 

Key Requirements


Applications are invited from qualified teachers who currently hold or are working towards the National Award for Special Educational Needs. Applications will also be considered from qualified teachers who do not hold the National Award for Special Educational Needs, but who are prepared to commit to working towards this.


How to apply


Please apply by clicking https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies


Alternatively, please visit our school website (www.highamlaneschool.co.uk) and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. The closing date for applications is 9.00am, Tuesday 21st October 2025.

 

If you would like to have a discussion about this post or arrange an informal visit to see our school, please contact Carol German, SENDCo on 024 7638 8123.

 

Dates: selection activities and interviews for shortlisted candidates are likely to be on Thursday 23rd October 2025. Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

 

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification
Essential
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes
Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team
Essential
Committed
Essential
Dedicated
Essential
Focused
Essential
Integrity
Essential

Related Documents

Job Description Deputy SENDCo - Oct 25.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Central England Academy Trust is also strongly committed to protecting personal data.  Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the Trust website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.

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