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SENCO

City of Derby Academy

Derby

  • £58,569 - £64,691 per year
  • New
Salary:
£58,569.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (FTE)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2026
Apply by:
18 May 2026

Job overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people, especially those who need it most? Are you ready to take the next bold step in your career? Do you thrive on the challenge and reward of working in communities where your impact truly matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

City of Derby Academy are looking for an exceptional SENCO to help lead our diverse, inclusive, and ambitious school community. Serving over 1,000 students and a richly multicultural population with more than 40 home languages, we are a school committed to improving the life chances of every child.

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. We’re looking for a leader who shares our values and is ready to build on the progress we’ve made. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

  • A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values. 

  • High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.

  • A passionate, committed wider team focused on:

  • Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.

  • Driving social change through education.

  • Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.

  • Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.

Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the Academy are welcomed and encouraged, please get in touch and we can arrange this.

This position is due to start in September 2026.

Attached documents

About City of Derby Academy

  • City of Derby Academy
  • Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby
  • Derbyshire
  • DE24 3AR
  • United Kingdom

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The City of Derby Academy serves a vibrant and diverse community to the south of Derby. With excellent transport links to Nottingham, Leicester, and the Peak District, the academy is ideally located. Our modern, well-equipped buildings, opened in 2008, provide an outstanding learning environment for our students.

We are proud to serve over 1,000 students aged 11–16, representing a richly multicultural community with more than 40 home languages. Our students are wonderful young people who bring energy, character, and ambition to our school every day.

As a school, we combine strong traditional values with a clear vision for the future. We expect all staff, led by the Headteacher and senior leadership team, to be highly visible role models. We place a strong emphasis on high standards: our students are smart, polite, hardworking, and proud to act as ambassadors for the academy.

We are a school on a journey of rapid improvement, driven by high aspirations for every member of our community. We are deeply committed to inclusion and to breaking down barriers to learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

City of Derby Academy is an ambitious and forward-thinking school, seeking highly motivated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference. If you are passionate about education and ready to contribute to a culture of excellence and opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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