Deputy SENCO

Posting date:	27 August 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 September 2025
Location:	Oldham, OL9 0LS
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75731626

Summary

Deputy SENCO

Grade 7, SCP 27-32 £38,220 - £42,839

36 hours 40 minutes per week / Term time only plus 10 days, actual pro rata salary (£32,487 - £36,413)

We are looking for a committed and positive individual to assist in the running of the SEND Department. Working closely with the SENCO you will take an active interest in the wider aspects of Learning Support and Inclusion within the school.

You will be required to:

• support the SENCO in aspects of the management of the SEND team and delivery of its services.
• liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that effective provision is in place for students with SEN.
• contribute to the success of The Radclyffe School community through the ongoing development of the school’s environment and ethos.
• lead by example, develop teamwork, actively promote the school’s corporate policies in pursuit of the school’s goal of corporate excellence.

Working for The Radclyffe School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at The Radclyffe School but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Support: LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Convenient location for motorway (Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks

The Radclyffe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 12th September 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 15th September

Start Date: as soon as possible

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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