Deputy SENCO

About the role

About Birchwood High School

Birchwood High School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school, offering eight forms of entry for students in Years 7 to 11, along with a thriving Sixth Form that provides a diverse range of A-Level and BTEC courses. With a strong all-ability ethos, we are committed to ensuring that every student is valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. As a non-selective, co-educational school, we take pride in serving our local community and delivering a high-quality education that empowers young people for the future.

We are delighted to have been judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted (January 2025), reflecting our dedication to educational excellence.

Situated in Bishop’s Stortford, our school enjoys an attractive, open setting near the town centre and train station, with excellent transport links to London, Cambridge, and beyond.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Deputy SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to join our dynamic Inclusion Team. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO to support the strategic development of SEN provision within the school, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning for students with special educational needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with additional learning needs and contributing to a fully inclusive school environment.
The successful candidate will ideally have a degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) and relevant qualifications in SEN support, or a willingness to undertake further training in SEN co-ordination. They will have a demonstrable understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and experience of working with children with special educational needs.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff and external agencies with a commitment to ensuring an inclusive education for all students.

This role is for 37hrs per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus CPD days (39 working weeks per year)

Grade 7 (Range 19-23) FTE £31,773 to £34,072 including outer fringe allowance
Pro rata actual salary approximately £27,055 - £29,013 per annum

Grade 8 (Range 23–26) FTE £34,072 - £36,830 including outer fringe allowance
Pro rata actual salary approximately £29,013 - £31,361 per annum

How to Apply
Please apply using the MyNewTerm staff application form (CV applications cannot be accepted).
Please complete all sections of the application form fully, including your full work history with no unexplained gaps since leaving education. Please ensure that you include in your statement the reason for your interest in the role, what relevant skills and experience you how that will assist you in fulfilling the expectations of the role, your values and why you want to be part of the Birchwood Community.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st May 2025.
Informal visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the HR Manager at admin@birchwoodhigh.or.guk or 01279 655936.

Birchwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff , visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre-employment checks, including an online check, outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.