Deputy SENDCo

Role: Deputy SENDCo Start Date: September 2026 Location: Cambridgeshire Contract Term: Permanent Salary: Competitive A leading independent school in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Deputy SENCO from September 2026. This is a full time and permanent position. This School empowers their young people to challenge themselves, to push beyond the boundaries of their own expectations and to achieve more than they ever believed possible. As a result, pupils are described as self-confident and generous in spirit. Pupils are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and are provided with an extensive extracurricular programme in order for them to find and develop unique talents and interests. The School is a family community. Staff and pupils alike are part of a community that is vibrant, nurturing and inclusive. The School is seeking a qualified and experienced person to take responsibility for the leadership of access arrangements and be Deputy SENDCo in the senior section of the school. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator with excellent inter-personal and administrative skills. They will be able to build effective relationships with pupils as well as parents and teachers. The candidate must be well qualified in supporting those with Additional Needs and Special Educational Needs and have extensive experience in a school or college environment. The Learning Support Department is a welcoming place for all members of the school community and the Deputy SENDCo will be someone with the skills and drive to help all students to understand themselves as learners, thus helping them to achieve more than they sometimes thought possible. There is possible accommodation with this role for the right candidate. If you have a passion for special educational needs and would like to teach at a caring and outstanding independent school in Cambridgeshire, please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information. Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check