Deputy SENCo/Resource Base Manager

0.8 FTE Temporary contract to cover maternity leave

Chipping Sodbury School is looking to appoint an individual who is passionate about the provision for students with SEND as the maternity cover for our Deputy SENCo/Resource Base Manager.

Here at Chipping Sodbury School, we are committed to our mission of ensuring every  member of our community is aspirational about their potential and they are supported in becoming the best they can be.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of SEND regulations and guidance, experience of working with parents and key stakeholders and a willingness to collaborate with the passionate team they will be joining.

The post is 0.8 FTE temporary until 28th May 2027 or when the member of staff returns from maternity leave if earlier.

Why work for us?

• Internal career opportunities
• Personalised professional development and training
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
• Nationally negotiated cost of living pay
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognition of local government continuous service
• Cycle to Work Scheme

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th March 2026 at 12.00 midday.  Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd March.

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.  As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions.  References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview.  Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.