Deputy SENDCo
Wreake Valley Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1LY11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
24 August 2026
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 April 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
- Leadership 1 to 5 (£51,773 to £58,569)
Deputy SENDCo job summary
Deputy SENDCo
Wreake Valley Academy
Permanent
100%
Leadership 1 to 5 (£51,773 to £58,569)
Start Date: 24th August 2026
Application Close Date: 9.00am, Monday 4th May 2026
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 11th May 2026
Do you have a passion for education and enabling young people to achieve to the highest of their ability?
Are you looking for a unique challenge?
Do you believe that all young people can learn despite their barriers?
Can you inspire others?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Wreake Valley Academy on a permanent basis for 32.5 hours per week.
We are excited to invite a passionate and dedicated individual to join our vibrant SEND department. As part of our close-knit, supportive team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of our diverse student community and play a key role in shaping student outcomes.
Building upon our strong foundation, where a thoughtful and well-structured curriculum is already in place, you will get to know your students personally, adapting and tailoring the curriculum to ensure each one makes meaningful progress. The team has already delivered outstanding results, and we are now focused on continuously improving our practices to provide even greater support for our students.
This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Wreake Valley Academy, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN/SEMH/ASD
• Be highly organised and conscientious
• Have good influencing skills to encourage pupils to interact with others and be socially responsible
• Have high expectations and work to ensure that all children can succeed in their learning
• Be a Team Player
In return we offer:
• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes
• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).
Applications
Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school
To apply for this position:
1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy
2. Apply using the online application form
3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position
We look forward to receiving your application!
ACCESSIBILITY…
If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.
SAFEGUARDING…
Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
INCLUSION…
At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.
We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wreake Valley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1126 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wreake Valley Academy website
Wreake Valley Academy is an 11-18 school with approx. 800 students on roll. It joined the Bradgate Multi Academy Trust in September 2018, which includes many of its feeder schools, and which operates solely to support local schools within Leicestershire.
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