Assistant Headteacher/SENCO

Cyber Essentials; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership coaching

NPQ programmes

Leadership training

Job summary

Reeson Education is supporting a high-performing primary school in Chelmsford, Essex, to recruit an inspiring SENCO/Assistant Headteacher. The role involves strategic leadership of Inclusion within the SLT, mentoring staff and shaping the curriculum, with a pathway to future senior leadership.

The school values excellence, integrity and a strong pastoral focus, and offers CPD, leadership coaching and NPQ opportunities. Start ASAP with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Qualified SENCO with Inclusion experience and SLT exposure.
• Proven classroom practitioner with strong pupil outcomes.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and lead Inclusion strategically.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of Inclusion and SLT responsibilities.
• Lead curriculum delivery and assessment across the phase.
• Support whole-school initiatives and CPD planning.

Skills

SENCO leadership

Inclusion expertise

SLT experience

strong pupil outcomes

mentoring colleagues

Education

Qualified SENCO

Job description

SENCO/Assistant Headteacher

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: ASAP Start
Salary: 65-75k

Reeson Education is proud to be supporting a high-performing primary school in Chelsmford, Essex, in the search for an inspiring and ambitious SENCO to join their SLT to start ASAP.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a confident classroom practitioner who is ready to step into a strategic leadership position, with the opportunity to work as a SENCO & Assistant Headteacher in the near future. The school is seeking someone who can lead the Inclusion department with vision, integrity, and passion-while still delivering outstandning operational strategies as a memmbe of the SLT

About the School:

• A well-established two-form mainstream primary school serving a richly diverse community.
• Graded Outstanding by both Ofsted and the Diocesan Inspection, with a warm, inclusive and values-driven ethos.
• Strong emphasis on integrity, service, and academic excellence, supported by a dynamic and skilled teaching team.
• A focus on developing the whole child, blending academic rigour with creativity, character education, and pastoral care.
• High expectations and clear routines create a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Easily accessible by public transport - no on-site parking available.

About the Role:

• Strategic leadership of Inclusion and SLT, including mentoring colleagues, overseeing curriculum delivery, and tracking progress.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching in SLT as needed.
• Play a lead role in preparing children for end-of-key-stage assessments, ensuring progress and achievement across the phase.
• Being part of the SLT and support whole-school initiatives, assessment and CPD planning.
• Opportunity to take on whole-school responsibilities and contribute to the development of teaching and learning.

Who We're Looking For:

• A qualified SENCO with substantial Inclusion experience, ideally has been part of the SLT before.
• A proven excellent classroom practitioner, with a track record of strong pupil outcomes.
• Confident and inspiring, with the ability to lead and support colleagues with clarity and empathy.
• Someone who thrives on challenge and has a commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Able to lead by example, model best practice, and drive forward the school's vision for excellence in teaching and learning.
• A team player with a sense of humour and a genuine love of working with children.
• An understanding of, and respect for, the school's ethos is essential - practising faith not required.

What the School Offers:

• A welcoming and supportive SLT, committed to developing leaders from within.
• Strong partnerships with families, governors and the local parish community.
• A well-structured and engaging curriculum, with clear frameworks for planning and assessment.
• Access to ongoing CPD, including leadership coaching, NPQ programmes, and leadership training where desired.
• A collaborative team culture with shared planning, regular phase meetings, and time to reflect and grow.