Assistant Headteacher

TipTopJob; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited CPD platform access

Funded DBS/First Aid

QTLS support

Qualification grants (NPQ, NPQSL, NASN

Job summary

TipTopJob in Fordham, Ely (UK) seeks an Assistant Headteacher: SENCo to lead the strategic development of SEN provision, working with senior leaders to raise standards, support teaching staff and champion inclusive education.

You will hold QTS with NASENCO, demonstrate proven SENCo leadership, and commit to safeguarding with enhanced DBS and Child Protection training. The post offers competitive salary, term-time duties, and extensive professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS with NASENCO
• Proven leadership experience in a SENCo role
• Enhanced DBS check and Child Protection training required

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Drive and implement the school's SEN strategy, policies, and continuous provision evaluation alongside the Head of School.
• Staff Guidance: Provide specialist support, mentoring, and advice to teaching staff to elevate practice and pupil outcomes.
• Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure full statutory SEN compliance, uphold child protection protocols, and promote student welfare.

Skills

NASENCO

Leadership

SENCo experience

Education

QTS

Job description

Assistant Headteacher : SENCo

GBP39,562 : GBP54,395 (DOE)

Full:Time Term Time (39 weeks) + 3 weeks additional SENCo responsibilities

Fordham, Ely

As Assistant Headteacher : SENCo, you will lead the strategic development of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, working alongside senior leadership to raise standards, support teaching staff, and champion inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Drive and implement the schools SEN strategy, policies, and continuous provision evaluation alongside the Head of School.
• Staff Guidance: Provide specialist support, mentoring, and advice to teaching staff to elevate practice and pupil outcomes.
• Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure full statutory SEN compliance, uphold child protection protocols, and promote student welfare.

To Be Successful In Your Application, You Will Have

• QTS with completed NASENCO qualification.
• Proven leadership experience in a SENCo role.
• Commitment to safeguarding (enhanced DBS check and Child Protection training required).

Key Benefits

• Professional Growth including Unlimited CPD platform access, funded DBS/First Aid, QTLS support, and qualification grants (NPQ, NPQSL, NASENCO).
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Health Assured EAP, wellbeing leave, enhanced parental leave, free eye tests, and Blue Light Card.
• Workplace Perks including laptop/MacBook, cycle:to:work scheme, free onsite parking, teacher planner, attendance bonuses, referral schemes, and a casual dress code.