Deputy SENCO

Manchester Enterprise Academy, Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Once all pre-employment checks have been completed

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Teaching terms and conditions
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS - UPS + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.2 allowance of £5,870

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Deputy SENCO to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This is a permanent, full-time position on Teaching terms MPS–UPS plus TLR 2.2 allowance of £5,870, starting September 2026.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS)with experience of delivering high-quality, inclusive classroom practice
• Has strong subject teaching experience in Art, Maths, Geography, Design Technology/Food or IT
• Has a sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its practical application in schools
• Can identify, plan, deliver and evaluate interventions, maintaining accurate and effective records
• Is committed to inclusive practice and securing positive outcomes for students with SEN or disabilities
• Has the ability to analyse data and use it to inform provision and drive progress
• Can enthuse, inspire and motivate students and colleagues
• Works collaboratively and contributes to a positive and supportive team culture
• Understands the context and challenges of an urban educational setting
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extracurricular activities

Main purpose of the job:

In addition to the professional responsibilities common to all classroom teachers, the Deputy SENCO will support the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of SEND provision across the school.

Working closely with the SENCO and Senior Leaders, the post holder will play a key role in developing inclusive practice, ensuring that students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) make strong progress and achieve positive outcomes.

The post holder will be expected to meet the Teachers’ Standards and exercise professional judgement in carrying out their duties collaboratively. They will be accountable to the SENCO, a Senior Leader, and ultimately the Headteacher.Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the strategic development and implementation of the SEND policy and provision across the school
• Maintaining and contributing to an accurate SEND register and provision map
• Advising and supporting colleagues on effective teaching strategies and the graduated approach to SEND support
• Leading and evaluating intervention programmes to improve outcomes for students with SEND
• Analysing data to monitor progress and inform provision planning
• Working closely with external agencies, parents/carers and the local authority to support student needs
• Supporting Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes and reviews
• Promoting inclusive practice and equal opportunities across the school
• Supporting the line management and development of teaching assistants
• Contributing to staff training, CPD and whole-school improvement priorities

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached Job Description.

How to apply:

Please follow the online application process to be considered. The role is due to close on Sunday 19th April, with interviews taking place during the week commencing 20th April.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays,increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cycle scheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

Manchester Enterprise Academy

MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focuses on achieving top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.

MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.

'Staff have high expectations for all pupils.'

‘Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.’

Visit our website to learn more about our school community:https://www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk/

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Manchester Enterprise Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manchester Enterprise Academy website
• Email address: jobs@prospere.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manchester-enterprise-academy

Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) opened in 2009 and is proud to be part of the Prospere Learning Trust.

Our campus now has two teaching buildings, which incorporate a Theatre, Art, Fashion and Dance studios and new Science laboratories. There is also a new £1million multi-sport facility which includes a full-size 3G rugby and football pitch and other redeveloped sports facilities. We also have a new cafe and dining facilities, two Food Technology rooms and recently refurbished ICT, Business and Modern Foreign Language classrooms.

In order to deliver our vision of a fantastic future for all our students, it is important that they achieve the best academic results possible. Our vision of a “Fantastic Future for All Our Students” is easy to understand, but complex to achieve, as the future evolves so rapidly around us. Students have to adapt in order to build themselves a secure and resilient future. We focus relentlessly on the MEA Way, of Safe, Respectful and Ready. The business partners who lead the Trust help us to complement academic achievement with the other skills that employers demand of their staff. Enterprising, entrepreneurial and networking skills, team working, presenting information and project management are all part of our Fantastic Futures curriculum and, allied to our Pastoral Pledges and aligned to our outstanding Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) provision.

We work incredibly hard to attract the best teachers and our teacher training provision is graded outstanding by Manchester University. We believe that our teachers’ expertise needs to inspire our students by allowing them to shape and craft exciting learning experiences. Our teaching model emphasises excellent classroom dynamics between staff and students. Exams are a serious business, learning is an emotional journey – students who enjoy learning perform far better than those who are uninspired.

Beyond the classroom, as well as having a range of sports teams and experiences, we expect our students to take part in at least two enrichment activities per week. We offer break and after school clubs linked to our curriculum area and there is something for everyone on each day. We also open from 7.45 for Breakfast Club offering a longer school day and flexibility for all families.

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