Assistant Headteacher: SENCO and Inclusion - Full-time - Special Needs Position
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Assistant Headteacher: SENCO and Inclusion - Full-time - Special Needs Position
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is caring, inclusive, friendly and committed to working in partnership with parents/carers. We have high expectations and believe in inspiring our pupils to achieve success, through a broad, balanced and enriched curriculum, that provides them with opportunities to excel.
Job Details
- Type of Position: Assistant Head
- Subject: Special Needs Position
- Salary: Leadership scale 4-8
- Start Date: September 2026
- Closing Date: 17 May 2026, 9am
Role Overview
We are looking to appoint an experienced leader who has the vision, energy, drive and commitment to work in partnership with the Headteacher, in the strategic management, leadership and development of our happy school. To implement an inclusive teaching pedagogy that supports all staff to meet their statutory responsibilities for all vulnerable groups, and as a member of the Senior Leadership team, build an effective inclusion strategy. This includes modelling key approaches and strategies along with coordinating additional support across the school.
About the School
The recent Ofsted inspection report commented, "[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a highly ambitious school where pupils feel valued and respected. This is because staff give pupils a voice and include them in all aspects of school life. Pupils take on many roles, such as those of subject ambassadors, house captains, eco-warriors and digital leaders. One pupil proudly told the lead inspector: ‘Lots of people want to come to this school."
We warmly invite you book an appointment with our Headteacher, Mr Billy Harrington, to discuss this position further and tour our school.
Application Information
You can find our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy on our website policy page and our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy can be found here. Click here for a full job description. To apply, complete an application form and email to: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.