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Deputy SENCo

King's Oak Academy · BS15, South West

Closing date
16 days left
Salary
£27,427 - £30,332
Role
SENCO
Posted
Brook Road, Kingswood
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS15 4JT
GB
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Job description

Job Title: Deputy SENCO Actual Annual Salary: £27,427 - £30,332 - based on hours worked Full-Time Annual Salary: £37,035 - £40,958 (Grade E) based on Full-Time hours Contract Type: Permanent, term time only plus insets Hours: 32 hours per week, Full time & Part time considered. Provisional start date: 4 January 27, – pending completion of pre-employment checks A chance to offer valuable support and guidance to a respected SEND team within a thriving and dynamic academy: We are looking for a Deputy SENCO to join our supportive and talented team at King’s Oak Academy. The CLF is a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. To be successful in the post, we are looking for a professional who will assist the SENCO in leading and managing the provision of special educational needs and disability (SEND) learning support for identified students in the Academy. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the SEND team, maintaining the SEND register and the effective use of resources to support high standards of learning and achievement for all children in line with the SEND code of practice. The postholder will ensure the individual needs of designated students and the requirements of any statements are fully met. They will deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as personal and emotional development. They will be required to deputise for the SENCO in their absence. You will have: An NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in education and/or SEN (such as Learning and Development and Support Services for children, young people and those who care for them) or equivalent qualification/experience. An understanding of learning processes, barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies to facilitate delivering learning activities effectively. A clear understanding of children’s educational and emotional needs as their develop from Reception – Year 11. Proven experience of working effectively with SEND students, students with additional needs and/or disabilities on an individual basis or in groups. The ability to work constructively as part of a cohesive all-through team, understand classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. About King’s Oak Academy: King’s Oak Academy is situated in the heart of the South Gloucestershire community and is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath. The academy has been part of the Cabot Learning Federation since 2011 and enjoys the benefits of being part of a mature, successful multi-academy trust, offering access to high-quality professional services and opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced colleagues across the trust. As an all-through school, King’s Oak is in a privileged position to educate children aged 4–16 and to support families over time. The academy has 228 children in Reception-Year 6 and 662 in Year 7-11. The school is structured into phases that ensures that learning is high quality and responsive to pupils’ developmental needs and long-term relationships are fostered with families. As a result, colleagues benefit from the distinctive professional development and leadership opportunities that come from working in an all-through community school. King’s Oak was inspected in June 2025 and secured an ‘Outstanding’ judgement in both Leadership and Management and Personal Development. Inspectors noted that “pupils thrive at King’s Oak Academy. The school expects them to ‘work hard, be kind’, and pupils strive to do this. There are high expectations of what pupils can achieve academically and of who they can become.” King’s Oak Academy is therefore an ambitious, values-led community in which staff are trusted, developed and supported to do their best work and where colleagues who share our commitment to high expectations, kindness and inclusive excellence can build a rewarding and sustained career. What we can offer you: Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Generous annual leave. A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more! Recruitment timeline: Closing Date:: 22 November 2026 Interviews: 30 November 2026 We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.

School at a glance

King's Oak Academy

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Age range
4 to 19
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
Region
South West
Religious character
None

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Published school data

Showing 6 of 38 publications we hold, newest first for each source. Open the published files for values and definitions.

Published school data: retained periods and publication files
PublicationPeriod and coverage
DfE: Devolved formula capital allocationsPublished file2026/27 · Financial year · source dated 14 May 2026

Population: Schools listed by URN in the 2_Schools DFC sheet; excludes NMSS and SPI sheets

Published school-level DFC allocation for capital projects. Excludes responsible-body SCA and CIF awards.

Technical source details

Edition identifier: b82db944-44bb-421e-ad2c-11aa1c5ccbd1

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Population record: Schools listed by URN in the 2_Schools DFC sheet; excludes NMSS and SPI sheets

DfE: Devolved formula capital allocationsPublished file2026/27 · Financial year · source dated 14 May 2026

Population: Schools listed by URN in the 2_Schools DFC sheet; excludes NMSS and SPI sheets

Published school-level DFC allocation for capital projects. Excludes responsible-body SCA and CIF awards.

Technical source details

Edition identifier: 4a6546b8-8677-4193-9f09-6af01ab6072c

Publication version: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a0330cdcd2e0e8b5b20b4ae/school-capital-funding-allocations-for-2026-to-2027.xlsx:2026-05-14T11:00:06+01:00

Population record: Schools listed by URN in the 2_Schools DFC sheet; excludes NMSS and SPI sheets

DfE: Pupil absence in schools in EnglandPublished file2025/26 · Autumn and spring term · source dated 15 October 2026

Geographic level: School

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Denominator record: sess_possible (absence); enrolments (persistent absence)

DfE: Pupil absence in schools in EnglandPublished file2024/25 · Autumn and spring term · source dated 15 October 2026

Geographic level: School

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Denominator record: sess_possible (absence); enrolments (persistent absence)

DfE: Pupil absence in schools in EnglandPublished file2023/24 · Autumn and spring term · source dated 15 October 2026

Geographic level: School

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Denominator record: sess_possible (absence); enrolments (persistent absence)

DfE: Pupil absence in schools in EnglandPublished file2025/26 · Autumn and spring term · source dated 15 October 2026

Geographic level: School

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Technical source details

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Denominator record: sess_possible (absence); enrolments (persistent absence)

Local area context

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Local area context: retained periods and publication files
PublicationPeriod and coverage
DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areasPublished file2031/32 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026

Population: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geographic level: Local authority

Education phase: Secondary

National curriculum year group: Secondary total

Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions.

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Population record: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geography record: Local authority · E06000025 · education_phase: Secondary · nc_year_group: Secondary total

DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areasPublished file2030/31 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026

Population: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geographic level: Local authority

Education phase: Secondary

National curriculum year group: Secondary total

Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions.

Technical source details

Edition identifier: 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7

Publication version: 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00

Population record: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geography record: Local authority · E06000025 · education_phase: Secondary · nc_year_group: Secondary total

DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areasPublished file2029/30 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026

Population: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geographic level: Local authority

Education phase: Primary

National curriculum year group: Primary total

Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions.

Technical source details

Edition identifier: 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7

Publication version: 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00

Population record: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geography record: Local authority · E06000025 · education_phase: Primary · nc_year_group: Primary total

DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areasPublished file2029/30 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026

Population: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geographic level: Local authority

Education phase: Secondary

National curriculum year group: Secondary total

Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions.

Technical source details

Edition identifier: 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7

Publication version: 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00

Population record: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geography record: Local authority · E06000025 · education_phase: Secondary · nc_year_group: Secondary total

DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areasPublished file2028/29 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026

Population: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geographic level: Local authority

Education phase: Primary

National curriculum year group: Primary total

Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions.

Technical source details

Edition identifier: 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7

Publication version: 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00

Population record: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geography record: Local authority · E06000025 · education_phase: Primary · nc_year_group: Primary total

DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areasPublished file2028/29 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026

Population: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geographic level: Local authority

Education phase: Secondary

National curriculum year group: Secondary total

Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions.

Technical source details

Edition identifier: 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7

Publication version: 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00

Population record: Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area

Geography record: Local authority · E06000025 · education_phase: Secondary · nc_year_group: Secondary total

Showing 15 of 30 published figures, up to three per group. Open each source for the full published data.

Pupils

School places (SCAP)
1,1702024/25
Source and value: School places (SCAP), 2024/25, Academic year, 20 March 2026

DfE: School capacity — school

2024/25

Population: State-funded mainstream primary and secondary schools in England reported by local authorities in SCAP

Published value: 1170. Display values may be rounded.

Published school capacity survey places, including sixth form and excluding nursery places; not the current GIAS capacity.

Source dated 20 March 2026.

Published file

Academic year

Technical source details

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Measure code: school_places

Pupils on roll (SCAP)
1,0082024/25
Source and value: Pupils on roll (SCAP), 2024/25, Academic year, 20 March 2026

DfE: School capacity — school

2024/25

Population: State-funded mainstream primary and secondary schools in England reported by local authorities in SCAP

Published value: 1008. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 20 March 2026.

Published file

Academic year

Technical source details

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Measure code: pupils_on_roll_count

Unfilled places (SCAP)
1622024/25
Source and value: Unfilled places (SCAP), 2024/25, Academic year, 20 March 2026

DfE: School capacity — school

2024/25

Population: State-funded mainstream primary and secondary schools in England reported by local authorities in SCAP

Published value: 162. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 20 March 2026.

Published file

Academic year

Technical source details

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Measure code: unfilled_places_count

Attendance and behaviour

Overall absence
9.1%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Source and value: Overall absence, 2025/26 · Autumn and spring term, Autumn and spring term, 15 October 2026

DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England

2025/26 · Autumn and spring term

Geographic level: School

Published value: 9.05373%. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 15 October 2026.

Published file

Autumn and spring term

Technical source details

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Measure code: sess_overall_percent

Persistent absence
24.1%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Source and value: Persistent absence, 2025/26 · Autumn and spring term, Autumn and spring term, 15 October 2026

DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England

2025/26 · Autumn and spring term

Geographic level: School

Published value: 24.08687%. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 15 October 2026.

Published file

Autumn and spring term

Technical source details

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Measure code: enrolments_pa_10_exact_percent

Permanent exclusions
12024/25
Source and value: Permanent exclusions, 2024/25, Academic year, 9 July 2026

DfE: Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England

2024/25

Geographic level: School

Published value: 1. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 9 July 2026.

Published file

Academic year

Technical source details

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Measure code: perm_excl

Staff

Teachers (headcount)
652025/26
Source and value: Teachers (headcount), 2025/26, Academic year, 17 August 2026

DfE: Size of the school workforce

2025/26

Published value: 65. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 17 August 2026.

Published file

Academic year

Technical source details

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Measure code: hc_all_teachers

Teachers (FTE)
60.62025/26
Source and value: Teachers (FTE), 2025/26, Academic year, 17 August 2026

DfE: Size of the school workforce

2025/26

Published value: 60.6. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 17 August 2026.

Published file

Academic year

Technical source details

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Measure code: fte_all_teachers

Leadership (headcount)
92025/26
Source and value: Leadership (headcount), 2025/26, Academic year, 17 August 2026

DfE: Size of the school workforce

2025/26

Published value: 9. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 17 August 2026.

Published file

Academic year

Technical source details

Publication version: 32476c77-5ff3-4efb-ad1e-a2173e74a4d4:2026-08-17T14:32:16.1351756+00:00:

Measure code: hc_leadership_teachers

Results

KS2: expected standard in reading, writing and maths
43.0%2024/25
Source and value: KS2: expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2024/25, Academic year · Final, 21 May 2026

DfE: Key stage 2 performance tables

2024/25

Geographic level: School

Population group: All pupils

Population breakdown: Total

Subject: Reading, writing and maths

Published value: 43%. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 21 May 2026.

Published file

Academic year · Final

Technical source details

Publication version: 18790b4d-31f8-4884-80b6-6a2bb35c16a3:2026-05-21T12:58:37.2090547+00:00:

Measure code: expected_standard_pupil_percent

KS2: published eligible pupil number
512024/25
Source and value: KS2: published eligible pupil number, 2024/25, Academic year · Final, 21 May 2026

DfE: Key stage 2 performance tables

2024/25

Geographic level: School

Population group: All pupils

Population breakdown: Total

Subject: Reading, writing and maths

Published value: 51. Display values may be rounded.

Published eligible pupil number (telig) from DfE's Key stage 2 institution level - Schools (School information), for the same release, year and period as the results; not the whole-school roll.

Source dated 21 May 2026.

Published file

Academic year · Final

Technical source details

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Measure code: telig

KS2: higher standard in reading, writing and maths
0.0%2024/25
Source and value: KS2: higher standard in reading, writing and maths, 2024/25, Academic year · Final, 21 May 2026

DfE: Key stage 2 performance tables

2024/25

Geographic level: School

Population group: All pupils

Population breakdown: Total

Subject: Reading, writing and maths

Published value: 0%. Display values may be rounded.

Source dated 21 May 2026.

Published file

Academic year · Final

Technical source details

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Measure code: higher_standard_pupil_percent

Money

Latest national finance read: income has failures; expenditure has failures.

Published deprivation FSM6 pupil premium
£326,9502026/27
Source and value: Published deprivation FSM6 pupil premium, 2026/27, Financial year, 23 September 2026

DfE: Published school deprivation FSM6 pupil premium

2026/27

Population: Schools with a published deprivation FSM6 allocation in the All_Schools sheet

Published value: 326950. Display values may be rounded.

Published school-level deprivation FSM6 allocation only; excludes looked-after and previously looked-after children, alternative-provision census allocations and service pupil premium. This is not total pupil premium.

Source dated 23 September 2026.

Published file

Current conditions of grant

Financial year

Technical source details

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Measure code: pupil_premium_fsm6

Devolved formula capital
£18,9012026/27
Source and value: Devolved formula capital, 2026/27, Financial year, 14 May 2026

DfE: Devolved formula capital allocations

2026/27

Population: Schools listed by URN in the 2_Schools DFC sheet; excludes NMSS and SPI sheets

Published value: 18900.63. Display values may be rounded.

Published school-level DFC allocation for capital projects. Excludes responsible-body SCA and CIF awards.

Source dated 14 May 2026.

Published file

Financial year

Technical source details

Publication version: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a0330cdcd2e0e8b5b20b4ae/school-capital-funding-allocations-for-2026-to-2027.xlsx:2026-05-14T11:00:06+01:00

Measure code: devolved_formula_capital

Income per pupil
£7,5972025
Source and value: Income per pupil, 2025, Reporting year ending, DfE Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool: CFR/AAR income per pupil

DfE Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool: CFR/AAR income per pupil

2025

Population: The school's published CFR or AAR return identified by URN and reporting year

Published value: 7597.240633165829. Display values may be rounded.

Published file

Reporting year ending

Technical source details

Publication version: response-sha256:cb74962afbd9c53c3dfb133b8dde6f358abb30ff043d61f9009498e73776f717

Measure code: totalIncome

Official school links

School records and their figures stay separate.

Latest Ofsted inspection

  • Graded inspection (previous framework)

    Inspected , published · S5 Inspection · number 10378924

    Overall effectiveness
    Not judged
    Quality of education
    Good
    Behaviour and attitudes
    Good
    Personal development
    Outstanding
    Leadership and management
    Outstanding
    Safeguarding is effective
    Yes
    Early years
    Good

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