Deputy SENDCO

Alameda Middle School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Deputy SENDCO job summary

We are seeking an excellent SEND expert to bring their expertise, experience and strong understanding of inclusive practice to our school. We are open to candidates from a range of career backgrounds and would particularly welcome applications from experienced practitioners looking for a more flexible way to continue contributing to SEND leadership.

Working two days a week, this would be a largely non-teaching role, supporting our experienced SENDCo with SEND strategy, staff development, EHCP processes, working with families, external agencies, provision mapping and inclusion.

For full details of this post, please see the attached.

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

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

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 Alameda Middle School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 720 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alameda Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alameda-middle-school

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