Associate Senior Leader - SENDCO
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6f84fdcb-88f6-4424-8f4c-9f125d26a711 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Devonport High School for Girls is seeking an experienced full-time Associate Senior Leader - SENCO to lead our inclusion provision across the school. They will also be part of the school's senior leadership team.
Applicants will hold a professional qualification for leading SEND or be working towards this (NPQ for SENDCOs). They will also hold QTS, in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
There will be a small teaching commitment in the role (up to 5 hours per week), based on the successful applicant's subject background.
We are a highly successful and oversubscribed 11-18 selective grammar school with approximately 950 students on roll.
More information can be found in the candidate application pack.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff and do this by having sensible policies and clear systems in place.
We do not expect staff to write endless feedback to students. We do not do WWW or EBI but let departments decide what is best for students. You will not be expected to attend pointless meetings. We value CPD time and to that extent have frequent department time.
We do not grade lessons or have formal observations. We have developmental drop ins which give immediate constructive feedback.
We value our future leaders, and we invest in the talent development of our staff. Access tointernal leadership CPD, SLT secondments and other opportunities are in place for staff.Students are exceptionally well behaved here, so you will not waste time sorting out behaviour. You can just teach.
Do you want to work in a school…
• That has significantly improved results, year on year and the best in the city and region?
• Where the teacher is valued as the expert?
• That has an excellent student culture of respect, manners and hard work?
• That takes workload seriously? That has a clear workload charter, has a rational approach to marking? That restricts email use at weekends and during holidays and does not see 1265 as a target to meet?
• Free tea, coffee and milk for all staff.
• Regular socials organised by the social committee for staff.
• End of term food provided for staff (Bacon Rolls, End of Year BBQ).
• We have a 2 week half term in October/November and do not expect staff to be in for this. We do not make up the time elsewhere either, by having longer days or extra days in the summer term.
• Offer staff a free lunch for running a club?
• Can take PPA at home;
• That values its staff and has a strong approach to CPD?
• Allows departments autonomy over curriculum and planning?
• Offer time off in lieu for staff that give up time to run after school revision sessions?
• Where the staff are fully behind our ambition for excellence?
• That is values-driven, wanting the very best for the students?
• Where people feel valued, and morale is high across the school?
If the answers are yes to the above, then this school is for you.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Devonport High School for Girls is seeking an experienced full-time Associate Senior Leader - SENCO to lead our inclusion provision across the school. They will also be part of the school's senior leadership team.
Applicants will hold a professional qualification for leading SEND or be working towards this (NPQ for SENDCOs). They will also hold QTS, in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
There will be a small teaching commitment in the role (up to 5 hours per week), based on the successful applicant's subject background.
We are a highly successful and oversubscribed 11-18 selective grammar school with approximately 950 students on roll.
More information can be found in the candidate application pack.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff and do this by having sensible policies and clear systems in place.
We do not expect staff to write endless feedback to students. We do not do WWW or EBI but let departments decide what is best for students. You will not be expected to attend pointless meetings. We value CPD time and to that extent have frequent department time.
We do not grade lessons or have formal observations. We have developmental drop ins which give immediate constructive feedback.
We value our future leaders, and we invest in the talent development of our staff. Access tointernal leadership CPD, SLT secondments and other opportunities are in place for staff.Students are exceptionally well behaved here, so you will not waste time sorting out behaviour. You can just teach.
Do you want to work in a school…
• That has significantly improved results, year on year and the best in the city and region?
• Where the teacher is valued as the expert?
• That has an excellent student culture of respect, manners and hard work?
• That takes workload seriously? That has a clear workload charter, has a rational approach to marking? That restricts email use at weekends and during holidays and does not see 1265 as a target to meet?
• Free tea, coffee and milk for all staff.
• Regular socials organised by the social committee for staff.
• End of term food provided for staff (Bacon Rolls, End of Year BBQ).
• We have a 2 week half term in October/November and do not expect staff to be in for this. We do not make up the time elsewhere either, by having longer days or extra days in the summer term.
• Offer staff a free lunch for running a club?
• Can take PPA at home;
• That values its staff and has a strong approach to CPD?
• Allows departments autonomy over curriculum and planning?
• Offer time off in lieu for staff that give up time to run after school revision sessions?
• Where the staff are fully behind our ambition for excellence?
• That is values-driven, wanting the very best for the students?
• Where people feel valued, and morale is high across the school?
If the answers are yes to the above, then this school is for you.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.