Deputy Headteacher & SENDCo
Badsey First School, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7ES21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teacher contract with 1.5 days of teaching responsibility
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £56,298
Pay scale
- L3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate and talented Deputy Headteacher & SENDCo to join our leadership team and help shape the next stage of our school's journey. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader who is passionate about inclusion, curriculum development and ensuring every child receives the very best educational experience. The RoleWorking closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and day-to-day life of the school. You will help drive high standards of teaching and learning, champion inclusive practice and ensure that all children, particularly those with additional needs, are supported to achieve their full potential. As our named SENDCo, you will lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school, working collaboratively with staff, families, external agencies and Trust colleagues to secure the very best outcomes for pupils. You will also have the opportunity to model outstanding classroom practice through your own teaching commitment and contribute significantly to the wider leadership and development of the school. We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is an excellent primary classroom practitioner with a proven impact on pupil outcomes.
- Has successful leadership experience and a passion for school improvement.
- Is committed to ensuring every child feels valued, included and able to succeed.
- Has strong knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice, or is willing to complete the SENDCo qualification within the statutory timeframe.
- Can inspire, support and challenge colleagues to continually improve practice.
- Builds positive relationships with children, families, staff and external partners.
- Shares our belief that every child deserves the strongest foundations for future success.
Why Join Badsey First School? At Badsey, you'll find:
- Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and are proud of their school.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- A culture that values collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth.
- Opportunities to work closely with colleagues across the Gloucestershire Learning Alliance.
- The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
We are looking for someone who will embrace our values, lead with integrity and kindness, and help us continue to create a school where children feel safe, known, celebrated and inspired to achieve their best.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Badsey First School? At Badsey, you'll find:
- Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and are proud of their school.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- A culture that values collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth.
- Opportunities to work closely with colleagues across the Gloucestershire Learning Alliance.
- The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
What We Offer
- A warm and welcoming school community
- Excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities
- Collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Badsey First School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 10
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 122 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Badsey First School website
- Email address
- recruitment@glatrust.org.uk
At Badsey First School, we have a strong belief in the importance of determination, perseverance, teamwork and trust. Our school is a caring and inclusive community in which we welcome all and we live and breathe our Badsey values - 'Be Kind', 'Be Respectful', 'Be Responsible' and 'Be Determined'. We believe that by instilling these values in our children, they will be happy and confident at school and grow to be responsible, caring adults in the future.
Arranging a visit to Badsey First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@glatrust.org.uk.
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