Deputy SENDCo
Chulmleigh Community College, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required from September
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- Grade E: £15.82 to £17.47 per hour (depending on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy SENDCo
at Chulmleigh College
Permanent
37 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum
Grade E: £15.82 to £17.47 per hour (depending on experience)
Pay Award Pending
Required September 2026
Chulmleigh College is a fully comprehensive secondary school serving pupils between the ages of 11 and 16. We have a clear aim: to give every pupil an excellent education. The college has enjoyed some of the best results in the region over the last 10 years and is heavily oversubscribed, In the 2025 examinations pupils achieving 4+ in Basics was 82%. Our A8 score was 54.09
We are seeking to appoint a well organised and self-motivated person to join our friendly SEND team. The successful candidate will assist the SENDCo in developing provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This is a key role and will include supporting the SENDCo in the implementation and updating of the Learning Support Improvement Plan as part of the School Improvement plan.
This role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person, preferably with experience in a school environment. You will work alongside a dynamic and strong team of people committed to the progress and outcomes of children with special needs. We are keen to appoint the very best candidate to promote our ambition to offer the best provision to all our pupils.
Main responsibilities include:
- Managing resources for Special Needs and Literacy/Numeracy Support
- Developing curriculum resources to ensure pupils identified with SEND have the required level of support
- Supporting the SENDCo in managing the implementation of an inclusive curriculum including access to additional or alternative provision
- Liaising with outside agencies to ensure individual pupil special educational needs are met fully
We are looking for someone who is an excellent administrator:
- With high expectations and a strong commitment to school improvement
- Who has the ability and capacity to work under pressure
- Will support and promote the inclusive ethos of our school
- Is able to maintain confidentiality as appropriate and restrict information sharing in a professional manner.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills
We are pleased to offer this permanent post for 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum. The role is available from September 2026.
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available on our website. Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10am on Monday, 1st June 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and in that regard have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.
In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
Closing date: 10 am Monday, 1st June 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 9th June 2026
What the school offers its staff
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.
In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Chulmleigh Community College
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 742 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chulmleigh Community College website
- Email address
- hkingdom@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01769580215
School location
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