Key Role Information

Salary
£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 (M1-UPS3) plus SEND allowance of £5,690.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
21/10/2026 08:00
Interview
23 October 2026
Start
1 January 2027
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Main Pay Range | M1 - M6
Department
Teaching & Learning Support
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy SENDCo to join The Birley Academy and play a key role in ensuring that every pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can achieve their full potential. Working closely with the SENDCo and senior leaders, you will help lead and develop SEND provision across the academy while providing operational leadership for our Integrated Resource, supporting pupils with communication and interaction needs, including autism. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to make a lasting impact on the educational, social and emotional outcomes of some of our most vulnerable learners.


What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic qualified teacher with a strong understanding of SEND provision, EHCP processes and inclusive education. You will be passionate about removing barriers to learning, supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding classroom practice and working collaboratively with families and external agencies. The successful candidate will be an organised and resilient leader who is committed to championing inclusion, promoting high aspirations and securing the very best outcomes for young people with SEND.


Why Join Us?

At The Birley Academy, inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, you will join a supportive and values-driven community committed to helping both pupils and staff thrive. You'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, leadership support, access to Trust-wide networks and the chance to shape SEND provision across a rapidly improving academy rated Good by Ofsted. Located in Sheffield, you'll enjoy working within a welcoming and diverse community while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people every day.

Benefits

SEND Allowance
£5,690 per annum

About Us

At the Birley Academy our vision is simple – we challenge ourselves and each other to be our best selves, demonstrating our school values every day, in all situations.


The Birley Academy

HR Team

hr@birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk

The Birley Academy
Birley Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S12 3BP

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.