Deputy Senco
St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,871.00 - £36,501.00 Annually (Actual) SO2 point 26-28
Deputy Senco job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic outstanding Catholic school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment.
We are seeking a strong leader who has high expectations of themselves and others and who has a passion for supporting and transforming the life chances of our most vulnerable students. The successful candidate will have the vision and energy to engage and empower young people and colleagues alike and will be flexible, innovative and enjoy working collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for our students. They will support the SENCO to lead our strong, caring and committed inclusion team and will play a pivotal role in ensuring equality of opportunity for our SEND pupils and drive their excellent progress through high-quality teaching, learning, and additional provision.
St Ignatius College is:
A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued
A school where staff are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support”
A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
The successful candidate will:
Be an outstanding practitioner with the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students
Be strategic and committed to providing high quality SEND provision across the school
Believe in the right of every student to succeed regardless of background or start
Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a real team player
Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire staff and students to achieve their best
Be well qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated
Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values
What we offer:
Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
A highly organised, energetic and well equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about their learning
Opportunities for professional development through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes
Two week Autumn Half Term
Paid Personal/Well-being Day
Cycle scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds especially those from underrepresented groups. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinctive Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
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 St Ignatius College
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 999 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Ignatius College website
St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
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