About this role
Deputy SENDCo
Required from September 2026 or as close to
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance (£2,787)
Are you an aspiring SENDCO? Do you have a passion for SEND? Are you an experienced SEND teacher? Would you like to lead our Enhance Provision?
Old Basford School are seeking to appoint a Deputy SENDCo for our Internal Enhanced Provision (The Willow) within our mainstream school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting all children to help them thrive.
The post is advertised as full-time and includes dedicated non-contact SEND time. You will be responsible for ensuring the high-standard of provision in The Willow classroom, working collaboratively with all staff and parents to aim for the very best for our children with complex additional needs. As the Deputy SENDCo, you will work closely with the SENDCO to ensure the teaching practice, learning support, learning environment and resources for The Willow and wider school are of a high standard and conducive to excellent pupil progress.
The role would suit an aspirational SENDCo or/and a teacher with real passion, knowledge and love of SEND who sees themselves as SENDCo within the next few years.
Old Basford School is a two-form entry primary and nursery school in Nottingham City with a fantastic reputation and a ‘good’ Ofsted outcome in December 2023. We are an ambitious and aspirational school and pride ourselves on a strong equality, diversity and inclusion focus. We aim for all children to leave our school educated, equipped, enriched and empowered with the skills and knowledge to find success in the next stage of their learning, in all subjects and as citizens of the future.
Old Basford School are excited to welcome a new teacher to our supportive, caring and committed staff team.
You will be responsible for:
Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom (The Willow) Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of pupils with SEND in The Willow Adapting teaching to respond to individual strengths, needs, and EHCP or other outcomes Using effective assessment, feedback and behaviour strategies to support learning Promoting pupil progress in academic, social and emotional development Supporting pupils to develop communication, independence and confidence Working closely with the SENDCo, other key staff, families and Multi-Agency professional Effectively managing additional adults Deputising in the absence of the SENDCo We are looking for someone who has:
Qualified Teacher Status and has passed their ECT years Completed/completing or aspirations to complete The NASENCO (National Award for SEN Coordination) qualification Experience or a strong interest in teaching pupils with SEND Strong knowledge of effective adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills The skillset to be inspirational, motivated and can lead and support colleagues Resilience, flexibility and enthusiasm about working with children Be energetic, enthusiastic and creative Be willing to go the extra mile to make sure children have wider learning experiences – embracing our motto ‘Opportunities Bring Success’ In return we offer:
A welcoming school and community with a highly motivated, professional staff team who are committed towards continuously raising standards. Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities Creative and purposeful learning environments Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Our latest Ofsted report (December 2023) stated ‘The school is well led. Staff say that they feel valued and cared for and that their workload is carefully considered throughout the year. They are happy and proud to work at the school.’ If this is the type of school you would like to be a part of, you are encouraged to come and visit to meet the Headteacher, staff and pupils.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone our school office to arrange an appointment.
This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.
Visits: Friday 22nd May 2:30pm, Monday 1st June 1:00pm, Tuesday 2nd June 9:00am or 4:00pm, Wednesday 3rd June 4:00pm
Closing and Shortlisting Date: Friday 5th June at 1:00pm
Interview: Friday 12th June
Supporting letters are to be no more than 2 sides of A4.