*Assistant Head (Inclusion & SENDCo)

Nova Primary School; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing professional development

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Job summary

Nova Primary School in the Amplify Education trust is seeking an Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & SENDCo) to join the Senior Leadership Team and drive inclusion, SEND, and equality across the school.

The role offers strategic leadership, a focus on pupil progress, safeguarding, staff development, and flexible working arrangements within a warm, supportive community.

Job description

About Us

Amplify Education is a dynamic new multi-academy trust of 22 schools across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, formed through the thoughtful and planned merger of TiLA and CST. United by a shared vision, we are a bold voice for Bristol - committed to building belief in every young person, expanding opportunities, nurturing potential, and strengthening citizenship.

We are ambitious, reflective, and collaborative - driven to improve outcomes for young people while working together, learning from one another and continually strengthening our practice. If you are looking to make a real difference within a forward-thinking and supportive Trust, Amplify Education could be the place for you.

We invite you to join our team at Nova Primary School, a warm and welcome community where each child shines brightly, without limits.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & SENDCo) who will be a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team and will contribute fully to the strategic leadership and management of the school. The Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & SENDCo) will provide strategic leadership for inclusion, SEND, vulnerable pupils and equality across the school.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to the overall leadership, management and continuous improvement of the school whilst fulfilling the statutory responsibilities of the SENDCo.:

• Ensure pupils make good or better progress through effective management of special educational needs
• Ensure that all children reach their full potential regardless of their differing starting points
• Uphold, formulate and promote the school’s vision and support its aims and objectives
• Contribute to the professional leadership of the school as part of the leadership team to continue to raise standards of achievement
• Support the school in using specific funding efficiently and effectively
• Keep children safe, happy and healthy throughout their time at Nova Primary School

We can offer you

• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Many of our schools are easily accessible using public transport. For staff members who drive, a number of our schools offer free onsite or nearby street parking.
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.