Deputy Headteacher (SENDCo)

Deputy Headteacher (SENDCo) at Southfield Junior School New

Job Reference: EDV/2026/SJS/37671

Location: Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7BZ

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week: 32.5

Closing Date: Midday, Tue 29th Sep, 2026

Start Date: 1.1.2027 or sooner

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): 6 October 2026

About this Role

• Type of role: Full Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: L8 - L12
• Start Date: 1 January 2027 or sooner
• Advert Closes: Midday 29 September 2026. Grove Learning Trust reserves the right to close the advert early, and interview prior to the closing date of the advert.
• Interviews: 6 October 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show prospective candidates around and provide an opportunity to learn more about our school community.

Safeguarding

Grove Learning 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 therefore expect all staff and volunteers to work to and within school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and health and safety.

This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of qualifications and verification of the right to work in the UK.