Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENCO - Silsden Primary School

Kirklees Council; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Silsden Primary School, supported by Kirklees Council, seeks a non-class based Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and SEND to join its Senior Leadership Team and drive inclusive practice across the school.

You will lead strategic inclusion efforts and oversee SEND provision to raise outcomes for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Passion for inclusion and high standards across the Primary phase.
• Minimum of 5 years successful Primary teaching experience across more than one Key Stage.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with strong strategic leadership skills.
• NPQ SENCO award (or equivalent) or willingness to train and obtain it.
• Strong communication and partnership skills with parents and external agencies.
• Ability to inspire, support and challenge staff to improve outcomes for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of Inclusion across the school.
• Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups.
• Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs.
• Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals.
• Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and interventions.
• Contributing to other whole-school improvement priorities as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Partnership with families

Education

NPQ SENCO award (or equivalent)

Job description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Silsden Primary School

Hours

Full Time

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Hawber Cote Lane, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0JJ

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Leadership L6-10

Salary

Leadership L6-10

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Silsden Primary School

Non-Class Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our School, for someone who is passionate about inclusion and ensuring that every child, is able to thrive, achieve and feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

Silsden Primary School was recently inspected by OFSTED in July 2026 and following this very successful inspection, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious, dedicated and highly effective, non-class based Assistant Headteacher. In this role you will have responsibility for Inclusion and SEND, join our Senior Leadership Team and build on our "Strong" practice in this area.

About Us

Silsden Primary School is a large, modern 3 form entry primary school that has high expectations and ambitions for its pupils and staff. We are proud of our offer to pupils and their "Exemplary" behaviour. Our values and vision are embedded in all that we do and are designed to help our children become resilient and inquisitive young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of Inclusion across the school
• Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups
• Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs
• Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals
• Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and impactful interventions
• Contributing to other whole-school improvement priorities as part of the Senior Leadership Team

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a clear passion for Inclusion and high standards across the Primary phase
• Has a minimum of 5 years successful Primary teaching experience ideally across more than one Key Stage.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong strategic leadership skills
• Has the NPQ SENCO award (or equivalent) or is willing to train and obtain this.
• Has strong communication and partnership skills with parents and external agencies
• Has personality, can inspire, support and challenge staff to improve outcomes for all pupils

We Can Offer

• A modern, welcoming and inclusive school community which has no areas that "Need Attention"
• Pupils who enjoy coming to school and are "Exceptionally" well behaved.
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills, leading, managing and deploying staff to achieve our goals
• Working alongside an experienced yet continually reflecting Leadership Team. A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• We hope that all prospective candidates are able to visit our school, before submitting your application.

Our Visits Are Planned For

• Thursday 8th October at 9:15am, 1:30pm or 4:30pm
• Monday 12th October at 9:15am and 4:30pm
• Friday 16th October at 1:30pm

Please contact ourschool office on 01535 210666 to confirm your attendance.

Interviews: Friday 23rd October 2026

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition check as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

Closing date

19 October 2026, 9:00 AM