6 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)

Deputy SENDco job summary

Why choose Eastwood Academy?

  • Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ - A school with a proven track record of exceptional progress and achievement
  • Supportive Leadership - A culture that prioritises professional development, innovation, and wellbeing
  • Inclusive and Aspirational - Built on mutual respect, high expectations, and continuous improvement
  • Exceptional Facilities - Including access to our on-site gym and swimming pool

What we offer

  • A positive and inclusive school culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and truly part of a welcoming community.
  • A supportive and collaborative staff team who work together with kindness, trust. and a shared sense of purpose.
  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, underpinned by a thoughtful and mindful approach to workload that recognises the importance of balance, care, and professional respect.
  • Meaningful opportunities for professional growth that inspire ambition, nurture talent, and empower you to develop your practice and progress in your career.
  • Strong, well-established relationships with the local authority, built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.
  • High-quality CPD to support your ongoing development

Proud to be member of Tenacitas Trust family

Eastwood Academy is part of Tenacitas Trust, a values-driven multi-academy trust committed to delivering high-quality education and nurturing environments where every individual can grow, achieve, and contribute meaningfully.

Our Trust values:

  • Nurture Potential - Every learner and educator has unique strengths worth cultivating
  • Empower Success - We provide the tools and opportunities to help individuals thrive
  • Unite Communities - We foster collaboration and shared purpose across our schools
  • Champion Tenacity - We celebrate resilience and the pursuit of excellence

About you

We are looking for an Deputy SENDco who will:

  • Support the strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management of SEND provision across the academy
  • Ensure that systems, practice and classroom implementation enable pupils with SEND to access an ambitious curriculum
  • Contribute to a culture of equity, consistency and high expectations for all pupils

Join Eastwood Academy - become the best version of you…

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

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

Applying for the job

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About The Eastwood Academy

School type
Academies, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1143 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
The Eastwood Academy website
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Our trust is built on the values of Nurture Potential, Unite Community, Empower Success, and Champion Tenacity. These values guide every decision we make and are at the heart of our partnership with Eastwood. Together, we create an environment where pupils are inspired to thrive, staff are valued and empowered, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging and pride.

The Eastwood Academy has long been a beacon of aspiration and achievement. Its continued success reflects the dedication of its staff, the curiosity and talent of its pupils, and the unwavering support of its wider community. As part of Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood benefits from a strong network of collaboration, shared expertise, and strategic support, all designed to help the school maintain high standards and continually move forward.

We are committed to providing every pupil with the very best experience each day, nurturing not only academic excellence but also confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. At Tenacitas Trust, we celebrate progress and strive for success with tenacity, and it is this spirit that underpins our partnership with The Eastwood Academy. Tenacitas Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

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