Assistant Head – SENCO

Teach Midlands; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parker Academy in Daventry is seeking an inspiring Assistant Head – SENCO to champion inclusion and drive SEND provision, ensuring every pupil is valued and supported to thrive. You will lead SEND across the academy, work with families and external agencies, and be a member of the Senior Leadership team, shaping a positive culture for learning and achievement.

With strategic oversight of identification, assessment and support for students with additional needs, you will collaborate with

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Senior leadership or management qualification (or willing to work towards).
• Current SEND legislation, statutory guidance and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Ability to develop and sustain a positive culture for learning and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND across the academy, ensuring an inclusive approach that promotes achievement, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all students.
• Lead and manage the academy’s SEND provision, ensuring effective identification, assessment and support for students with additional needs.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with parents/carers, ensuring they are actively involved in supporting their child’s education.
• Promote the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of all students, particularly those identified as vulnerable.
• Associate member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT)

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Senior leadership qualification

SEND legislation knowledge

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Culture for learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Senior leadership qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

The Parker Academy is looking for an inspiring, passionate and dedicated leader to champion inclusion, drive excellence in SEND provision, and make a lasting difference to the lives of our young people.

As Assistant Head – SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Working in close partnership with staff, families and external agencies, you will lead with vision, compassion and ambition to ensure that every young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receives the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND across the academy, ensuring an inclusive approach that promotes achievement, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all students.
• Lead and manage the academy’s SEND provision, ensuring effective identification, assessment and support for students with additional needs
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with parents/carers, ensuring they are actively involved in supporting their child’s education.
• Promote the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of all students, particularly those identified as vulnerable.
• Associate member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT)

Pay range:

• Full Time
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Senior leadership or management qualification (or willing to work towards.
• Current SEND legislation, statutory guidance and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Ability to develop and sustain a positive culture for learning and achievement.

*previous applicants need not apply*

E-ACT Parker Academy | Work hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big

Discover what’s possible at The Parker Academy, a vibrant and ambitious 11–18 school at the heart of Daventry’s community.

At The Parker Academy, our attitude of “Work Hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big” inspires everything we do. We nurture a culture where effort is valued, humility is encouraged, and every young person is empowered to strive for greatness and pursue their aspirations without limits.

Driven by a renewed energy and commitment to rapid improvement, we are focused on accelerating progress and delivering the high-quality education our students deserve.

As part of the E-ACT family, we are committed to delivering an exceptional education that develops confident, compassionate, and aspirational future leaders.

Join us at The Parker Academy, where you won’t just be part of a school, you’ll be part of a movement to shape brighter futures, one student at a time. Bring your ambition, your passion, and your purpose. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you’re driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

Location Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 0QF, UK