Deputy SENDCo
Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £40,730.00 - £59,456.00 Annually (FTE) M1 - UPS3 plus TLR 2.2 (£5,128) per annum
Deputy SENDCo job summary
The Role
The Assistant SENDCo will work closely with the SENDCo to lead and develop SEND provision across the school, supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Learning Support department. The role includes responsibility for agreed areas of SEND provision, supporting the management of Learning Support Assistants, and ensuring that students with SEND receive high-quality, personalised support.
The successful candidate will work with students, families, teaching staff and external agencies to coordinate interventions, contribute to statutory processes including EHCPs and annual reviews, and promote inclusive classroom practice across the school. They will maintain accurate SEND records, support transition arrangements and help deliver staff training. The role also includes a classroom teaching commitment of 3-6 hours per week at Key Stages 3 and 4.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a qualified and experienced teacher with a strong understanding of SEND in a mainstream setting and a genuine commitment to supporting students to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of EHCPs, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice, together with the confidence to advise colleagues and lead areas of SEND provision.
Highly organised, proactive and collaborative, you will be able to build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external professionals, while effectively guiding and supporting Learning Support Assistants. You will have high expectations for the achievement, inclusion and independence of students with SEND. and be willing to undertake the SENCO qualification where required.
Experience of SEND leadership, examination access arrangements, interventions or managing support staff would be advantageous.
What We Offer
A supportive environment with access to professional development and training.
Talented and experienced colleagues.
An excellent reputation, making your experience at the school a strong basis for your future career.
Good transport links and a site close to Watford town centre.
Extensive sports facilities available to staff including a state-of-the-art gym and sports hall.
A strong tradition in the arts with regular exhibitions, plays and concerts.
An admissions policy which prioritises children of staff.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Watford Grammar School for Boys
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1590 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
A leading, partially selective UK State School for boys aged 11-18, with an enviable national reputation for academic achievement and excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. Expanding from 7 to 8 form entry from 2018. Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021
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