ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER FOR PRIMARY (SEND)

We are seeking to appoint an

Assistant Headteacher from September 2026, to lead and manage our diverse and

complex cohort of pupils in our primary setting. The school has developed a supportive

and nurturing provision and environment for pupils with complex special educational

needs and require an experienced practitioner to lead our team and continue

this excellent work.

We expect candidates to have at least (please see full

details in Job Description):-

A passion for supporting pupils to learn to the

best of their ability. Qualified Teacher Status Have a strong understanding on complex special

educational needs and Autism and how this impacts Pupils and families. Have a detailed understanding of curriculum provision

that support pupils with complex special educational needs. Have considerable experience of supporting the

learning, progress and development of pupils with complex special educational

needs. Experience working in a school environment or

other educational setting. Experience of planning and delivering learning

activities. Experience of using and implementing communication

strategies e.g. PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, in print, objects of

reference, AAC devices etc. to develop pupils understanding and communication

skills. Experience of supporting and leading CPD for

staff to develop their knowledge and skills to work directly with complex pupil

cohorts. Experience of supporting and leading sensory provision

for pupils with complex special educational needs

As a designated safeguarding trained

staff member undertake and refresh DSL training to support the Designated Safeguarding

Lead in fulfilling the safeguarding requirements in line with KCSiE.