Job Description

Highly competitive + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional

LAT benefits

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Are you a passionate, dynamic educator ready to step up and make a significant impact on the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Leigh Academy Wilmington is seeking an exceptional

Deputy SENCo

to join our dedicated team and drive the success of our SEND provision.


You'll be crucial in assisting the SENCo to lead and manage our comprehensive SEND provision, ensuring every pupil achieves the best possible outcomes.

Your mission?

To champion high challenge and high support, effective resource use, and high standards of progress for all students with SEND across the Academy.

Who We're Looking For

A proactive, organised, and empathetic professional who is ready to deputise for the SENCo in non-statutory matters. You'll need excellent communication skills, a firm understanding of SEND legislation, and a proven track record of helping students with diverse needs thrive.


If you're eager to take the next step in your career and help shape a truly inclusive educational environment, we want to hear from you!

Working with us at Leigh Academy Wilmington

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Leigh Academy Wilmington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023, provides a world-class education with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As an IB World School, we integrate the International Baccalaureate philosophy throughout our curriculum.


Our students, from diverse backgrounds, achieve exceptional results, with our value-added scores placing us in the top national band for similar schools. We offer the IB Career-related Programme for sixth formers and the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3. Students benefit from a calm, purposeful environment, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a strong pastoral program that prepares them for university or high-level apprenticeships.


We are a forward-thinking and supportive community, committed to professional development for our staff. We work collaboratively to ensure all students flourish and are well-prepared for a complex world.


Please click here to view our website, to find out more about Leigh Academy Wilmington.

Applying for this Opportunity

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Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk /

01634 412 245

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To support your application, we recommend viewing the

Job Pack

by

clicking here

, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we're looking for.


Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

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Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our

Careers site

. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.


As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.