Deputy SENDCo

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy SENDCo at Bluecoat Trent Academy. Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of young people?

The Deputy SENDCo plays a pivotal role in supporting the leadership, development and delivery of high-quality Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the academy. Working closely with the SENDCo, senior leaders, teaching staff, parents, carers and external agencies, the successful candidate will help ensure that students with SEND receive the personalised support they need to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

This role combines strategic responsibility with hands-on operational leadership, including supporting the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice, contributing to whole-school inclusion priorities and deputising for the SENDCo when required. The Deputy SENDCo will monitor the progress and achievement of SEND students, coordinate targeted interventions, oversee access arrangements, and support the development of an inclusive curriculum that enables all learners to access and succeed in mainstream education wherever possible.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely with the Head of Department, SLT and colleagues from across the Trust, so a desire to collaborate is welcomed. Equally as important will be the aspiration to be part of our visionary staff team and growing school community. We are looking for leaders who have the ambition to shape the school into an outstanding provider. Candidates should consider the school’s ethos and values to ensure these align with their own.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits, to include shopping discounts and competitions

• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice

• Access to generous pension scheme

• Access to discounted travel schemes

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Comprehensive training and support

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• Eye care voucher scheme

• Free flu vaccine

• Access to e-learning and development

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit: 

Closing date: Friday, 18 September 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post.  We are an equal opportunities employer.