Deputy SENDCo

Position: Deputy SENDCo Working weeks: Term Time only Working hours: 33.83 Start date: September 2026 Grade: Support Staff - Grade 10 Actual Salary: Actual Salary £29,892.60 - £31,892.43 This role could be combined with the Exams Access Coordinator role which we are currently advertising. Please specify in your application if you are interested in the combined role. The role We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENDCO) for Didcot Girls’ School. The Deputy SENDCO is responsible for supporting the SENDCO in securing excellent provision and outcomes for all students in the school with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). We seek applicants with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND and who can translate this into dynamic and practical action to develop and implement systems that ensure this support is in place. The successful candidate(s) will work closely with students, families, teaching and support staff to ensure that the provision for our young people is holistic and completely collaborative. If you would like to have an informal chat about the role please contact Laura Tilling, SENDCo on ltilling@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk The School Didcot Girls’ School is a dynamic school. In November 2022, the school was judged as continuing to be Outstanding. As Ofsted recognised, we invest in all of our staff: “Leaders support staff very well. They have established a collaborative and respectful working environment. With the trust, they provide highly valued training and leadership programmes. Staff are exceptionally proud to work at the school.” Ofsted also noted the high standards within the school and commented that “Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary” We are a values-driven school, committed to high quality teaching and learning and respectful relationships within an inclusive learning community. Developing stimulating and student-centred teaching and learning is at the centre of our school development work. We work hard to ensure that all girls’ education enables our students to develop confidence, leadership skills and high levels of aspiration. We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and make every effort to accommodate flexible working. Summer 2025 GCSE results were superb with 87% of all students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and 72% doing the same at 5+.  Results at A level in the mixed sixth form shared with our partner school, St Birinus School, are also extremely strong with 35% of grades awarded as A* or A and 65% achieving Grades A*-B. These results place us as one of the highest performing schools in the county. Employing great staff is key to the success of our school: the Headteacher is actively involved in every interview process.  We understand that valuing and developing