Deputy SENCo TLR 2a £3,527pa

Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11.  We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.  We will have a PAN of 1050 when full.

As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.

Are you an inspirational teacher with a passion for making a difference for pupils with SEND? Deer Park School is seeking a Deputy SENCo to work in collaboration with our SENCo in growing their SEND expertise in our expanding and thriving SEND department. Applications are welcomed from a range of secondary subject backgrounds, and as well as from colleagues from primary or specialist settings. We are seeking an innovative, reflective and inclusive practitioner who will join us in shaping and growing provision within our department, supporting high quality learning experiences for our students and drive our ambitions for students supported through the department.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated and visionary individual to make a meaningful impact on young people's futures. The school is committed to diversity and dedicated to supporting the needs of students with special educational needs, ensuring their academic and personal success.

Applications from our Primary colleagues would be welcomed.

At Deer Park we:

What is it like at Deer Park School?

"There is an extremely positive culture here based on the values of inclusion, kindness and community. This culture can be felt throughout the whole school and the values can be seen in pupils’ excellent behaviour and positive relationships with each other, and with staff. Parents are also extremely supportive of the school which many describe as a ‘family’”.

“The school’s curriculum is ambitious for every pupil. In all year groups, pupils take a broad range of subjects. Staff ensure that all pupils produce work of a high standard."-Ofsted 2023.

We will ensure that the successful candidate has:

• Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor.
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students.

Benefits of working for our Trust include:

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events.
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 13th May 2026.

Interviews to take place the week commencing the 18th May 2026.

Disclaimer: Please note due to the high volume of applications we receive; we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Therefore, it is advised to submit your application as early as possible as some interviews may take place, and the appointment may be made before the closing date is reached for the post.  Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.