Are you looking to join a high‑performing, supportive school where your work can make a genuine difference to students with SEND?

We are seeking a Deputy SENCo to lead our dedicated and collaborative SEND team. In this key managerial role, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operation of SEND provision across the school, shaping the experience of both students and colleagues, driving high‑quality, inclusive practice throughout the school. Your leadership will ensure a meaningful and lasting impact on our students and the staff who support them.

Your opportunity

As the operational lead of Rosebery Connect (SEND team), our Deputy SENCo will lead and coordinate the SEN provision, championing inclusive practice, monitoring student progress and working with all stakeholders involved in ensuring students are supported to reach their full educational potential. The post holder will also act as the lead Nurture Teacher, working closely with specified individuals, ensuring our most vulnerable students effectively transition between the primary and secondary phases.

The successful candidate will manage a team of five Teaching Assistants and be actively involved in ensuring all members of staff recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities to students with special educational needs. They will also disseminate good practice in meeting individual special educational needs across the school and provide accessible learning experiences for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

What we are looking for

• A SEND related professional qualification or a willingness to undertake in the first year of appointment. 
• A sound understanding of the SEN code of practice and experience of working with young people with SEN needs across the secondary phase.
• An empathetic and inspiring leader, with a genuine desire to create a safe and nurturing learning experience for all children 
• A strong communicator who has a high level of emotional intelligence
• Someone who can motivate, inspire and challenge others, to produce the best outcomes for the students, team and the school

 About us

Rosebery School is a vibrant and stimulating place to work. We have a record of high performance but continually challenge all members of our community to improve further, in order to fulfil our moral purpose to provide the best possible educational experience for our students, who are a delight to teach.

We set high expectations for all, but this is accompanied by a support system for students and staff which includes universal access to coaching and mentoring, significant opportunities for individualised personal, academic and professional development and a culture which emphasises kindness and integrity above all.

We are committed to creating a happy, purposeful and secure environment which provides the opportunity for all to develop and grow; to build confidence and self-belief; and to be enriched and stimulated so that everyone plays an active and positive part of the Rosebery, Epsom and wider communities.

Why join Rosebery?

• Our Staff
• Our Students
• Our Culture of excellence, ambition and joy
• Your Well-being
• Your Professional Growth

Please read the Rosebery Candidate Pack to read more about our fantastic school and we welcome in-person visits to find out more about us.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Start Date: 13th April 2026

Salary: GLF Senior Specialist - £34,429 - £36,500 FTE (Dependant on qualification)

Actual Salary: £31,644.30 - £33,547.79 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4pm (40 weeks, Term-time plus 1 week)

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February at 11.59pm

Interview Date: To be confirmed.  We advise early application, as we reserve the right to close the advert early should interviews take place prior to the closing date.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.