At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SEND strategy, ensuring every student with additional needs thrives and achieves.
- Company: Join the inclusive Thomas Deacon Education Trust, where staff and students thrive together.
- Benefits: Ongoing professional development, clear career progression, and a supportive induction programme.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative network focused on transforming lives through education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while shaping high-quality educational provision.
- Qualifications: Strong SEND expertise and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 48700 - 57000 £ per year.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: L8- L12
Site: Queen Katharine Academy
Closing date: 9am on 1st July
Start date: Sept 2026
Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Your role
As SENCo, you will lead the strategic direction of SEND across the academy, ensuring every student with additional needs achieves and thrives. This leadership role gives you the space to focus on whole‑school impact, shaping high‑quality provision, driving early identification and embedding effective, evidence‑informed practice. You will combine strong strategic thinking with deep SEND expertise, developing staff, building trusted relationships with families and external agencies, and ensuring robust systems that deliver meaningful outcomes for young people. You will also play a key role within the Extended Leadership Team, influencing whole‑school improvement and ensuring that SEND remains central to the academy’s vision and priorities. This is a unique opportunity to influence practice at scale, work within a supportive leadership team, and see the tangible difference your work makes every day.
About us
You will be part of an inclusive and supportive academy where staff and students thrive together. Our culture is rooted in respect, ambition and responsibility, creating a truly aspirational environment where you are empowered to grow professionally while making a genuine difference to young people’s lives. As part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you will also benefit from collaboration, shared expertise and excellent development opportunities across a forward‑thinking network.
Why work for us
- Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a team committed to “working together to transform lives through education.”
- High‑quality, ongoing professional development at every stage of your career
- Trust‑wide networks for collaboration, coaching, and subject development
- Clear pathways for career progression and leadership
- A supportive induction programme, rated highly by 95% of new employees
- A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth
Additional information
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
SENCo in Peterborough employer: Queen Katharine Academy
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where both staff and students can thrive. As a SENCo, you will benefit from high-quality professional development, clear pathways for career progression, and a supportive culture that prioritises wellbeing, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in our community.
