Deputy SENDco (Maternity Cover)

Ashmole Academy, London, N14 5RJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2(2) £5,869

What skills and experience we're looking for

Deputy SENDco – Maternity Cover

£37,870 to £56,154 p.a. plus TLR 2(2) £5,869

Required from January 2027

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher and experienced SEND professional who is committed to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to achieve excellent outcomes academically, socially and emotionally. Ashmole Academy is a successful and inclusive secondary school committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and passionate Deputy SENDCo to join our dedicated Inclusion Team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the SENDCo in leading and developing SEND provision across the school, in line with the Assess, Plan, Do, Review process (APDR); including interventions, provision maps and having oversight of SEND register, Exam Access Arrangements register and intervention registers
• Assist in identifying, assessing and monitoring students with SEND, including the creating and review of SEND Support plans including attending meetings with parents/carers
• Work collaboratively with teachers to ensure high-quality teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. CAMHS) to secure the best outcomes for students using existing systems, including making referrals and the completion of screeners (APDR process)
• Contribute to Annual Reviews by outlining information regarding interventions and provision. Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes focusing on the completion of needs assessment requests.
• Support staff training and development relating to SEND and inclusion including upskilling staff within the Curriculum Support department and quality assurance.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working with students with SEND, preferably in a secondary school setting.
• A strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and raising aspirations for all learners.

Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. In our recent OFSTED inspection, we were awarded strong standard across all seven areas. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at Ashmole Academy:

• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.
• A two-week October half term.
• Extensive professional development to ensure high quality teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training.
• A strong professional tutor team led by experienced staff to support all of our Early Career Teachers. Early Career Teachers receive beyond their statutory induction requirements.
• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.
• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.
• On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.
• Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA.

Please visit our website for more information and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 10:00am Monday 21st September 2026*

*The School reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ashmole Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1767 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ashmole Academy website
• Email address: clc@ashmoleacademy.org
• Phone number: 02083612703
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashmole-academy

Ashmole Academy Trust was formed in 2015 building upon the success of Ashmole Academy and its tradition of outstanding school performance. The trust currently consists of a primary and secondary school.

Ashmole Academy has a forward looking and innovative approach to all areas of school life and demand high standards of achievement. The school has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from Governors and Parents and a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff. We currently have approximately 1900 pupils with a growing and vibrant 6th Form of approximately 600. Our examination results are consistently outstanding and the Academy remains heavily oversubscribed every year.

Arranging a visit to Ashmole Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clc@ashmoleacademy.org.

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