Deputy SENCo
Danetree Primary School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 October 2026
Closing date
29 July 2026 at 9:30am
Date listed
14 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCo (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Specialist 1 (Actual - £25,867.13)
Deputy SENCo job summary
Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy SENCO to join our thriving Inclusion Team at Danetree Primary School.
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with colleagues, families and external agencies to support pupils with additional needs, helping to raise achievement and ensure that all learners can flourish both academically and personally.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy SENCo to join our Inclusion Team, reporting to the the SENCo/Assistant Headteacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and play a key role in promoting the school's vision, values and high expectations for every child. You will be a positive, proactive professional who is dedicated to creating an environment where all pupils feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be:
- an exceptional practitioner with the desire and ability to create a safe and nurturing learning experience for all children
- a team player; enthusiastic, eager and resilient
- highly organised and able to work to a schedule
- passionate about developing strategies to meet the personalised learning and emotional needs of every child
- able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Danetree Primary School
Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated "OUTSTANDING" School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children.
As an academy within GLF Schools. we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.
We can offer you:
- The support of GLF schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing, and dynamic organisation
- Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme
- An exciting opportunity to work within a growing school, shaping the future and strategic direction
- Confident, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
- A commitment to providing children with high quality learning opportunities
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School .
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
- Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information
The Details
Start Date: 1stOctober 2026
Salary: Specialist 1 £27,061 FTE
Actual Salary: £25,867.13
Hours: 40hrs a week - Monday to Friday - 8am - 4.30pm (39 weeks incl. INSET)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 29th July at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Danetree Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 912 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Danetree Primary School has gone through an exciting journey to become a four-form entry Primary school in September 2016. Recently rated by Ofsted as an 'Outstanding' school, we pride ourselves on the commitment and dedication of the entire staff body and we proudly promote our passion and desire to assist in the educational development and enhancement of each and every child within our school.
Our mission is clear; ‘Danetree is a caring school where learning is creative, challenging and inspiring; enabling all to achieve their potential.
Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.
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