Assistant Headteacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

DBS funding

QTLS support

NPQ grants

Health benefits

EAP access

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Eye tests

Blue Light Card

On-site parking

Casual dress

Referral schemes

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting an Assistant Headteacher - SENCo to lead the strategic development of SEN provision at Fordham, Ely. You will work with senior leaders to raise standards, support staff, and champion inclusive education.

The role requires QTS with NASENCO, proven SENCo leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding with enhanced DBS and Child Protection training. The position is full-time, term-time with additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Compliance & safeguarding

Education

NASENCO qualification

QTS

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - SENCo

£39,562 - £54,395 (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 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 & 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 & 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.