12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    13 May 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 -UPS3

Additional allowances

TLR 2a (£3,391.00)

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Will foster an atmosphere of Inspire . Challenge . Achieve with our children
  • Have a passion for inclusion and a dedication to supporting all children to succeed
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • A commitment to continuous professional development
  • Are outstanding practitioners
  • Are committed to working as part of a team and in partnership with parents
  • Are well-organized and will bring creativity and enthusiasm to the role
  • Have high expectations for all pupils and will develop positive relationships
  • Are prepared to support the school vision and play a strong part in school life

What the school offers its staff

  • Inclusion training to help you grow in the role, even if you're new to SEND
  • A supportive and collaborative team of passionate professionals
  • A warm and welcoming school environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • The chance to shape and implement innovative strategies to support our children
  • The opportunity to develop your leadership skills and realise your ambitions for the future

Further details about the role

Primary Deputy SENCO (With Teaching Responsibility)

Full time & Permanent Role Main scale – M1 – UPS3 TLR 2a (£3,391.00)

Required from September 2025

Closing date: Tuesday 13th May at 8.00am

office@westacre.worcs.sch.uk

www.westacre-middle-school.co.uk

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Deputy SENCO from September 2025, who can work alongside our SENCO in leading and developing the implementation of SEND provision at Westacre Middle school. This is a new and exciting opportunity to play a significant role within our dynamic Inclusion team enabling us to build upon our existing successful practices, as we continue to develop our inclusive school. As Deputy SENCO, you will play a crucial role in supporting our SENCO while collaborating with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure the success of our children.

Whether you have experience in SEND or are looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and thriving school environment. Applications are therefore welcome from experienced SENCOs or inspiring and aspirational teachers eager to step into this role – any training will be provided to the successful candidate.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Inclusion Quality Mark for the last three years, and we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where all children, regardless of their individual needs, can achieve their full potential.

What We Offer:

  • Inclusion training to help you grow in the role, even if you're new to SEND
  • A supportive and collaborative team of passionate professionals
  • A warm and welcoming school environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • The chance to shape and implement innovative strategies to support our children
  • The opportunity to develop your leadership skills and realise your ambitions for the future

Applications are invited from candidates who:

  • Will foster an atmosphere of Inspire . Challenge . Achieve with our children
  • Have a passion for inclusion and a dedication to supporting all children to succeed
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • A commitment to continuous professional development
  • Are outstanding practitioners
  • Are committed to working as part of a team and in partnership with parents
  • Are well-organized and will bring creativity and enthusiasm to the role
  • Have high expectations for all pupils and will develop positive relationships
  • Are prepared to support the school vision and play a strong part in school life

Westacre is proud of its strong primary ethos and is fully committed to providing creative, exciting, and bespoke learning experiences for all children. We are looking for an inspiring individual who can support and enhance our primary ethos within the school. Therefore, we welcome applications from strong and inspirational primary practitioners who share this vision.

Westacre Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.

Following a short Ofsted inspection on the September 2022; ‘Westacre Middle continues to be a good school. Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy learning. Pupils are proud of their school and would recommend it to anyone. Staff are unanimously proud of their school. They feel valued and all speak of the ‘Westacre Team’. For a copy of our report or any further information then please do browse through our website https://www.westacre-middle-school.co.uk/ . Or you may like to have a look at our social media platforms which showcase our everyday life here at Westacre Middle School. https://www.facebook.com/westacremiddleschool/ or https://www.instagram.com/ westacremiddle/

Any enquiries or if you would like to arrange a School Tour Please contact the School on 01905 772795 or office@westacre.worcs.sch.uk

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@westacre.worcs.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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About Westacre Middle School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 9 to 12
Education phase
Primary
School size
451 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 12
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01905 772795

Westacre is a large 5 form entry middle school and is proud of its exceptionally strong primary ethos. We are fully committed to providing creative, exciting and purposeful learning experiences for all children and enjoy a good reputation within the local community

Arranging a visit to Westacre Middle School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@westacre.worcs.sch.uk.

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