Deputy SENCo

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a

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.    

If you would like to join this hard-working, able, and effective team we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website https://www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk/291/careers-at-st-ignatius-college or https://mynewterm.com/school/St-Ignatius-College/102058

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.

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.

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college

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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