Deputy SENCo (Teaching)

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School, London, E1 0RH

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main / Upper Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent with an impressive track record and a specialist qualification in at least one aspect of SEN, alongside QTS.

2. Has recent, relevant experience of some small group teaching or supporting within an SEN Department (5 years minimum)

3. Recent and relevant professional development.

4. Has the knowledge and understanding of current and national issues in relation to student development, student progress and raising achievement at KS3&4.

5. A deep and broad knowledge of the relevance of SEN, including a sound understanding of assessment.

6. Knowledge of the use of data, tracking and target setting to raise attainment at individual student, group and cohort level.

7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a range of audiences.

8. Proven management, administrative and organisational skills.

9. Good understanding of best practice and current educational thinking.

10. Demonstrates clear strategic thinking on how to support students with identified needs to make progress.

11. Plans interventions and personalisation to achieve progression in students learning.

12. Ensures effective teaching of small groups and individuals

13. Makes effective use of assessment information on student’s attainment.

14. Has high disciplinary standards and can manage difficult behaviour.

15. Has the skills and aptitude to lead and manage HLTA’s and be accountable for outcomes SEN support staff

16. Is able to monitor student and staff performance

17. Is able to evaluate and review progress and evaluate change.

18. A commitment to, and understanding of, the wider aspects of student development, including students with additional needs.

19. Has the ability to plan and lead on whole-school initiatives.

20. Successful practice that embodies the principles of Every Child Matters

21. A willingness to initiate and participate in both cross curricular and extra-curricular activities, as well as demonstrating successful involvement in all aspects of school life.

22. Has the ability to work with parents, external agencies and the wider community.

23. Is determined to promote a culture that celebrates success.

24. Is a strong role model for staff and students including having excellent attendance and punctuality.

25. Is flexible, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What the school offers its staff

• A school rated as outstanding by Ofsted in October 2021
• A vibrant, multi-cultural environment
• A school with exceptional progress and attainment
• An induction and support programme widely recognised for outstanding practice
• Continuous Professional Development to develop youas a leader
• A calm and orderly school based upon high standards of behaviour and an ethos of trust and care
• An induction and support programme widely recognised for outstanding practice
• Early finishes on Thursday and Friday

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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About Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School website
• Email address: hr@stepneyallsaints.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stepney-all-saints-church-of-england-secondary-school

Stepney All Saints is a Church of England and multi-faith school extending from Year 7-11, with the Stepney All Saints Sixth Form College focused on Year 12 and 13 learning.

At Stepney All Saints, we operate with high standards of behaviour, discipline and attainment.

We believe that by providing an environment in which pupils feel cared for and valued, they will increase in confidence and gain independence.

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