Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: 01993 702355 Email: HR@wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher:  Mr R W Shadbolt

Deputy SENCO

37 hours per week; permanent for September 2026

Grade 9

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic inclusion team as a key middle leader. At Wood Green School our mission is to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do, and we are continuing to build on our successful provisions. 

We are looking to recruit for the new post of Deputy SENCO,  someone with a passion for inclusive education, who aligns with our school values and who will support our work in ensuring all students with SEND are able to thrive in our school. You will join our dynamic growing Inclusion team, and this is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive school community.  

The role of the Deputy SENCO is to: 

• Work with students, families and external agencies to ensure students are receiving the appropriate provision to enable them to make progress 

• Line management of assigned Teaching Assistants and HLTAs   

Our strong, inclusive reputation means that Wood Green School is oversubscribed. We are a 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, demonstrated in our Behaviour Policy built on restorative principles and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values.  

 If you are looking to develop further your knowledge and experience working with students with SEND, and to develop yourself as a leader, this post offers an excellent opportunity for career development. 

Term time only (39 weeks: 38 weeks plus 5 inset days)  

Hours: 37 hours per week (we are open to discussing part-time hours to suit your circumstances - please make this clear in your application).   

Please submit your application via My New Term. If you have any further questions please contact hrwest@acertrust.org.uk  

The closing date is Friday 10 July 12pm 2026

Interviews will take place in the week of 13 July 2026

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance.  Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.  Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.