Deputy SENDCo

DEPUTY SENDCo

Salary – MPS1 (£30,000) to UPS3 (£46,525)

TLR - £3,933 (pay award pending)

Commencing – September 2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with SEN? Do you have a strong commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments?

Watling Academy is seeking a Deputy SENDCo to join our team and support the day-to-day operations of student support and integration of students with Special Educational Needs. As Deputy SENDCo, you will work closely with the SENDCo to ensure the efficient deployment of staff and resources, contributing to effective learning outcomes for all students.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to promote inclusive teaching practices, collect and interpret assessment data, and foster inclusive learning environments within the school. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting student development by assisting in transition processes, implementing intervention strategies, maintaining contact with parents/carers and providing administrative support for SEND.

Watling Academy was judged as 'Outstanding' by OFSTED in May 2023 and is a purpose-built 11-18 secondary school in its fourth year of operation, located within the Whitehouse development on the western expansion area of Milton Keynes. The Academy will have 1800 students when at full capacity. Watling Academy is part of the Denbigh Alliance MAT.

The Denbigh Alliance has a track record of delivering academic success in subjects which offer students a real currency to progress into higher education or employment. We consistently outperform the Milton Keynes and national averages in terms of the results our students achieve. This academic success is built on the supportive, well-disciplined and dynamic learning environment we provide, which enables our students to focus on their studies. We believe that for a School to succeed there needs to be a genuine spirit of partnership between students, the School and parents.

We are a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT and amongst the best in the country in terms of raising standards, both within our Trust and in the schools that we support.

If you would like to join our team then please visit our website, www.watling.academy for more information and to download an application form. Application forms should be emailed to

Application forms only will be accepted - please do not send CVs.

The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail:

Headteacher: Mr I Bacon

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th May, 9am

Interviews: Friday 17th May