Assistant Headteacher

FIRSTGROUP PLC; Newbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Newbury is looking for an enthusiastic SENCo / Assistant Headteacher to lead and improve SEND provision. This permanent role involves building relationships with families, overseeing EHC plans, and coaching staff. The ideal candidate is QTS certified and has experience with diverse SEND profiles. The position offers a salary of up to £53,000 per annum, with numerous benefits including life assurance and flexible options.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• SENCo qualification is a must.
• Previous experience in specialist or inclusive settings.
• Strong understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles.
• Commitment to personalised learning and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with pupils and families.
• Lead EHC plan processes accurately.
• Oversee transitions smoothly.
• Coach staff to adapt teaching for SEND profiles.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENCo qualification

Experience in specialist or inclusive settings

Understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles

Commitment to personalised learning

Teamwork and pupil well-being focus

Job description

pupils make meaningful progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

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An independent specialist school for autistic young people aged 4 to 16 years. The assistant headteacher and SENCo will lead SEND provision, build strong relationships, ensure EHC plans, oversee transitions, coach staff, analyse trends, and drive the school's SEND improvement plan.

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and families, ensuring provision meets individual needs.
• Lead all EHC plan processes with accuracy, clarity, and impact.
• Oversee smooth transitions into, within, and beyond the school.
• Coach staff to adapt teaching and learning for complex and varied SEND profiles.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to embed a robust graduated approach.
• Ensure baselining, assessment, and progress tracking are purposeful and personalised.
• Shape and drive the school's annual SEND improvement plan.
• Analyse whole‑school trends and use insight to refine provision.
• Promote staff development through identifying training needs and championing high‑quality CPD.
• Ensure access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, and equality requirements are met.
• Collaborate with behaviour and well‑being teams to maintain a calm, supportive environment.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records.

Location: Newbury, UK. Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum (depending on experience). Contract: Permanent. Start date: ASAP.

Requirements / Qualifications for SENCo / Assistant Headteacher Role.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• SENCo qualification
• Experience working in specialist or inclusive settings
• Strong understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles
• Commitment to personalised learning, teamwork, and pupil well‑being

Benefits.

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.