Fairfield High School is looking to appointment a Deputy SENDCO to support the SENDCO in delivering outstanding outcomes for SEND pupils. This is a one year fixed term post from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027. The allowance for this post is a TLR2A (£3,527 per year).
Key Responsibilities:
· To support in ensuring that the learners at Fairfield High School are receiving the correct and relevant SEN support.
· To assist in the completion of statutory documentation and returns.
· To assist in the completing of referrals relevant to different departments in relation to SEN.
· To support the SENDCo in their role and provide additional leadership capacity within the SEN Department.
Please see job description for more information.
Candidates must have full QTS and either knowledge/experience of Access training arrangements or a willingness to learn. Successful candidate will teach for 27 hours per fortnight.
Fairfield High School is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust, founded in 2012, we are one of 21 schools.
Appointment to this post is dependent upon two satisfactory references, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, and a clear pre-employment Health Assessment. Fairfield High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In return we can offer:
· Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
· Cycle to work scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Free parking
· Clear on-boarding and professional development pathways, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust
CV’s will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Safeguarding Statement:
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.