Deputy SENCO
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025 (or earlier dependent on successful candidates availability)
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance commensurate with experience + TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is now recruiting for a Deputy SENCO, joining us from September 2025, or sooner if available.
The overarching purpose of this role is to promote high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for students with SEN. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team as well as having the ability to work alone when required and is ideal for candidates with QTS who are keen to progress within the SEN remit.
Key responsibilities, as outlined in the job description, include;
- To manage resources for SEND students across the academy to ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively, and safely.
- To support the SENCo in managing the implementation of an inclusive curriculum for students.
- To work with the SENCo to develop, manage and maintain provision maps for students.
- To support the SENCo with the coordination of the daily TA duties and timetables.
- To support the SENCo with the development, implementation, and deliverance of intervention groups and support.
- To deputise for the SENCo in non-statutory matters relating to SEND.
The ideal candidate will already have the SENCo qualification.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance + TLR.
What the school offers its staff
This is a new opportunity to be part of an expanding SEN department, developing and leading special needs provision and inclusive practice across the academy.
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (formerly The Leigh Academy) is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. Overall the academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it a great place to work for staff at all stages of their career. Our award winning building and facilities are modern, light and airy and the open learning terraces and classrooms built around a daylit winter garden give the academy a unique and special character. The purpose built academy has the most up-to-date, technologically advanced facilities available. It is divided into four Colleges each containing 400 students aged 11-18 taught by their own staff. Our dedicated and energetic staff make a real difference to the lives of our students. We believe that these smaller schools within the Academy develop deeper relationships and lay stronger foundations for learning which underpin outstanding achievement. The principles that have taken us on our exciting journey remain: namely, a passion for learning; a commitment to trying new ways to inspire and motivate young minds; and a dedication to helping each student fulfil their potential by encouraging them to explore all that life has to offer. Everyone who visits us is impressed by our students, the working atmosphere, the sheer sense of enjoyment in the learning process and the strong focus on achievement.
Further details about the role
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1332 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.
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