Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo

‘This is an inclusive school where pupils are welcomed warmly and have a strong sense of belonging. Leaders create a nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and supported. Leaders maintain a highly effective culture of inclusion, holding ambitious expectations for every pupil, including those who face barriers to learning. Staff are supported to identify pupils’ needs swiftly and accurately. They know pupils well and adapt learning effectively. This means that pupils can achieve well.’ ‘Leaders and governors place a high priority on managing staff workload and wellbeing, considering these carefully when making decisions. As a result, staff feel highly valued.’ Ofsted January 2026 The successful candidate will become part of our established Senior Leadership Team. The role will involve a teaching commitment which will be planned with the successful candidate to enable adequate management time to complete the essential role of Assistant Head Teacher - SENDCo at our school. We are looking for: v Somebody who is passionate about meeting the needs of all pupils. v Someone with experience supporting a range of pupils across the primary phase. v An organised, innovative, confident practitioner with good interpersonal skills. v Someone dedicated to professional development and holds or is happy to study for the National Award for SENCos. v Someone who demonstrates excellent teaching and leadership skills. v Someone who has experience of being or are willing to be a Designated Safeguarding Leader. Our school offers: Kind, well behaved children with increasingly positive attitudes to learning; A dedicated and hardworking staff team; Supportive parents and governors; Leadership who are focussed on the personal development of staff with good C.P.D opportunities. Visits are warmly encouraged; these can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0121 464 4634 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.