Deputy SENDCo
Wootton Academy Trust, Bedford, MK43 9HT14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
as soon as possible
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,584.00 - £32,837.00 Annually (Actual)
Deputy SENDCo job summary
Wootton Academy Trust [WAT] consists of Wootton Upper School, which has 875 pupils in Years 9-11 rising to 1150 in September with the introduction of years 7 and 8 and 750 Kimberley 16-19 College.
WAT, a happy, successful Trust, is seeking to appoint someone to join our team who will make a positive impact on learners’ lives. Staff here are supportive, caring and committed to a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. As a new member of staff, you can expect a warm welcome and a wide range of CPD opportunities to develop your practice and career.
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy SENDCo to join our Trust to work closely with the SENDCo to implement the strategic development of the Trust’s Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Policy throughout the school and college and oversee the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEND pupil achievement within the Trust.
The successful candidate will be joining a high performing team and so we are seeking an outstanding and ambitious individual who is passionate about Special Educational Needs and who will assist our experienced, highly-skilled SENDCo to continue to drive forward standards. This person will be passionate about outcomes for children with SEND. Ideally, they will have prior experience in this area. To support professional development, we would look to invest in the post holder completing the NASENCo qualification where relevant.
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026. Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.
Applicants must complete the Trust’s application form via My New Term- we cannot accept CVs. When applying, please complete all sections of the application form and ensure that you do not leave any gaps in your qualification/work history and that you give details of any periods not accounted for by full time employment, education or training. Forms with missing sections and/or gaps may not be considered.
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Wootton Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Wootton Academy Trust is committed to diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Wootton Academy Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES - We prefer to hire people directly. We’ll be in touch if we need you!
Further information about the job
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.
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