Assistant Head - SENCo

Wishford Schools; Tetbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension contribution 12%

Staff discount

Complimentary lunch

Access to counselling scheme

Personal accident cover at work

On site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Westonbirt School in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, is seeking an Assistant Head (SENCO) to lead and develop outstanding SEND provision across academic, pastoral and co-curricular areas. The post holder will drive inclusive practice, build strong family partnerships, and ensure high standards in admissions, pupil transition and exam access arrangements.

A credible, collaborative leader is required to oversee SEND across the school.

Job description

# Assistant Head - SENCoEmployer: Westonbirt SchoolLocation: Tetbury, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 26th October 2026Expires: 4th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581406* Share :* Print**The Opportunity**The Assistant Head (SENCO) is a key leadership position within the school, responsible for the strategic direction, development, and delivery of outstanding SEND provision. The successful candidate will champion an inclusive and ambitious educational culture, ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully supported to participate and thrive across all aspects of school life—academic, pastoral, and co-curricular. This role requires a confident and credible leader who can work collaboratively across departments, build strong relationships with families, and contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school. The postholder will also hold strategic oversight of SEND-related aspects of admissions, pupil transition, and exam access arrangements, ensuring these areas are delivered to a high standard and reflect best practice. The SENCO ensures high-quality teaching, effective intervention, and a culture of inclusion across the school.**Hours, Salary & Benefits**Full time position, to start as soon as possible and in line with safer recruitment checksSalary: An attractive salary & benefits package will be provided.Benefits:* Defined pension contribution 12%* Means tested staff discount* Complementary lunch* Access to the group's counselling scheme* Personal accident cover at work* On site parking* Pre-paid shopping discount card* Cycle to work schemeThe closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 29th October 2026.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we will organise interviews as we receive applications. Prompt application is encouraged.*Westonbirt Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.**Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.*### AttachmentsNew Assistant Head - SENCO- WBS (3)### Safeguarding Statement:Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, references, online searches, medical checks, overseas checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Wishford Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to religion, sex, age, disability, nationality or any other protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.