Deputy SENDCO

The Hemel Hempstead School

Deputy SENDCO

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours: Full-time

Allowance: TLR2b

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Jan 2027

Following the promotion of the current Deputy SENDCo, to the SENDCO position, we are looking to appoint a passionate, committed and knowledgeable colleague to our SEND team.

Adaption is a key focus for our school and the Trust and our staff work collaboratively within the trust to continue to develop high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom.  We aspire over 2026 and 2027 to upskill all teaching staff to be "teachers of everyone."

It is expected that the post-holder will have previous SEND experience. They will be able to demonstrate interest in all aspects of SEND, the new Code of Practice, and the likely impact of recent government white papers. They will have an understanding of the importance of working in close partnership with parents and other professionals, and a strong commitment to removing barriers to learning and building the skills for success for every child.

The successful candidate will have a 50% teaching load to allow them to be focused on raising outcomes and support for our SEND cohort. Candidates who are experienced teachers of science, English of mathematics are particularly sought-after.

The role will include deputising for the SENDCo, leading on areas of SEND provision, working with identified groups of learners across the school, and working with staff in the school and across the trust, to ensure that children are given all the support they need to reach their potential.

The successful candidate must be willing to complete the National SENDCO Award (funded by the school) within three years of appointment.

How to Apply:

To apply - please fill in the application form on My New Term detailing why you are the right candidate for the role, and for this school, and what you would want to achieve in their first 12 months in the role. CVs will not be accepted.

If you have any questions please contact HR - [email removed]

Closing Date: Friday 16 October 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.