Deputy SENDCo - Colchester Academy
Required for January 2026
Permanent Contract
Full Time
MPR – UPR + TLR2B £6,225
Resilience, Excellence, Respect
Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven Deputy SENDCO. We would welcome applications from Primary SENDCO’s looking to move to Secondary.
Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and is graded ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED (2018 and 2023). Part of a local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust, this is an incredibly exciting time for us to appoint someone who is hard working, has high levels of integrity and passionately believes in the power of education to change lives.
We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students and for each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
Colchester Academy is an outward facing research-based school, with pedagogy firmly rooted in the Principles of Instruction and a knowledge rich curriculum. We are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within Colchester Academy, a school committed to excellence in everything we do.
This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. Please also enclose a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post and the skills you will bring to the post.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the Academy, please contact Lindsay Ainger, via 01206 878878.
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 3 October 2025
Interview date: w/c Monday 6 October 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Colchester Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer