Assistant Head Teacher - Inclusion (SENDCo)

Penk Valley Academy Trust; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Career progression across 7 schools

Employee Assistance Programme

Teacher Pension Scheme enrollment

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Penkfield First School, a proud member of Penk Valley Academy Trust, is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant school community from January 2027. We are proud of our strong community, dedicated staff team and commitment to ensuring every child thrives.

As part of Penk Valley Academy Trust, the successful candidate will benefit from both autonomy and collaborative support from a Trust with ambitious plans.

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Proven track record of improving educational outcomes.
• Passionate about student welfare and inclusivity.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff, students, and the wider community.
• Committed to innovation in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a strategic vision for the school.
• Driving educational excellence and improving outcomes for all students.
• Leading and inspiring a dedicated team of staff.
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuing professional development.
• Building strong relationships with parents, stakeholders, and the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Educational excellence

Inclusion

Staff motivation

Innovation in teaching

Tools

Strategic planning

Job description

As Headteacher, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a strategic vision for the school.
• Driving educational excellence and improving outcomes for all students.
• Leading and inspiring a dedicated team of staff.
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous professional development.
• Building strong relationships with parents, stakeholders, and the local community.

The Trust's vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto 'Learning Together'. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Demonstrates exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Has a proven track record of improving educational outcomes.
• Is passionate about student welfare and inclusivity.
• Can inspire and motivate staff, students, and the wider community.
• Is committed to innovation in teaching and learning.

Princefield First School, a proud member of the Penk Valley Academy Trust, is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant school community from January 2027. We are proud of our strong community, dedicated staff team and commitment to ensuring every child thrives. As part of Penk Valley Academy Trust, the successful candidate will benefit from both the autonomy to lead their school and the support of a collaborative and ambitious Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the school' s strengths and shape the next stage of its development. We are seeking a leader who shares our commitment to high standards, inclusion and ensuring every pupil is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative working environment, with:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to lead a school with a strong reputation and ambitious plans for the future.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

• CPD opportunities.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the to the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym memberships

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust: Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John's First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.