Job title: Deputy Head of Education & SENCo

Reporting to: Head of Education

Location: Mulberry Bush School, Standlake, Witney, Oxfordshire.

Salary: £51,773 - £60,145 (plus Teachers' pension scheme)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 (40 hours a week).

About the role

As Deputy Head of Education & SENCo at The Mulberry Bush School, you'll play a key role in shaping both the direction of the school and the day-to-day experiences of children who have experienced trauma. You'll lead on Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, ensuring every child receives the right support through thoughtful planning, strong partnerships and high-quality teaching. Alongside this, you'll contribute to the wider leadership of the school, helping to create a safe, therapeutic environment where children can begin to rebuild confidence and rediscover a love of learning.

Key responsibilities

Lead on SEN strategy and development planning, ensuring positive outcomes for pupils
Develop, implement and review policies relating to SEN, teaching, learning and assessment
Coordinate and manage EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) annual reviews, SEN reviews and interim reviews, including statutory documentation
Ensure alignment between EHCP outcomes, placement objectives, PEP targets and curriculum planning
Work closely with external professionals, including therapists, local authorities and treatment teams
Build strong relationships with families, carers and wider stakeholders
Drive improvements in classroom SEN provision through evidence-informed practice
Develop and deliver CPD, including SEN-focused training for colleagues
Contribute to the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the school
Promote the school's vision, values and therapeutic ethos through everything you do

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
National Award for SEN Coordination, or willingness to achieve it
Significant experience working with children with SEMH and complex needs
Experience leading SEN provision and managing EHCP processes
Strong understanding of SEN legislation, safeguarding and therapeutic education
Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to coach, support and develop colleagues effectively
Reflective, resilient and collaborative approach to leadership

Benefits

Teachers pension
Comprehensive range of informal and formal wellbeing support
Enhanced parental leave benefits
Subsidised meals

The Mulberry Bush is an equal opportunity employer. It is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and students to share this commitment.

Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. We can only accept those with visas that allow you to work in the UK indefinitely (we do not have the ability to offer sponsorship).

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates must be prepared to undertake a DBS criminal background check.

The Mulberry Bush Organisation Ltd

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