Assistant Headteacher (SENCO)

GLF Schools; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Assistant Headteacher with a focus on special educational needs. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership with a commitment to inclusive education, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive. You'll collaborate closely with the Headteacher to enhance teaching quality and drive school improvement. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on learners' lives and fostering an inclusive environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Work-life balance policies

Staff benefits portal

Community-focused working model

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership and a strong teaching background.
• Proven track record of raising standards in inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality teaching and develop staff.
• Lead SEND provision and policy ensuring compliance and inclusion.

Skills

SEN Expertise

Strategic Leadership

Exceptional Communication

Commitment to Safeguarding

Innovative Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

Greenway Primary School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Assistant Headteacher with the responsibility of SENCO to join our passionate and forward-thinking leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic leader who is committed to inclusive education and has a strong track record of improving outcomes for all learners. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our whole-school strategy for SEND, while contributing to wider school development as part of the senior leadership team.

Your opportunity

This is a unique and rewarding leadership opportunity for a passionate and experienced educator to join GLF Schools as an Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo). This dual-role position combines strategic senior leadership with a core focus on special educational needs and inclusive practice, offering the chance to shape the educational experience of every child, especially those with additional learning needs.

Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in the school’s ongoing development by driving high-quality teaching, developing staff, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. As the school’s SENDCo, you will lead the provision and policy for SEND, ensuring compliance, championing inclusion, and securing rapid progress for all learners.

This is an ideal role for an ambitious leader with a strong SEND background who is ready to influence whole-school strategy while making a tangible impact on the lives of pupils, staff, and families within a supportive, values-driven Multi Academy Trust.

What we are looking for

• Experienced Educator & Qualified Leader - You’ll have QTS, a strong teaching background, senior leadership experience, and ideally be working towards or already hold the National Award for SEN Coordination.
• SEN Expertise - A sound understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and a proven track record of raising standards and delivering inclusive practice across the school.
• Strategic Leadership - Confident in driving school improvement, managing resources, leading change, and embedding high expectations for all learners.
• Exceptional Communicator & Collaborator - Able to influence, motivate, and build strong relationships with staff, pupils, families, and external partners.
• Committed to Safeguarding & Inclusion - Deep knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a passionate advocate for equality, social justice, and the wellbeing of every child.
• Inspiring & Innovative - A forward-thinking professional who brings creativity, resilience, and a positive outlook to school leadership.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Greenway Primary School

Our School sits within an established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Greenway Primary School, our cluster includes Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, and Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, sharing expertise and experience to ensure all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also offers opportunities for career progression across the cluster and further professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there are numerous opportunities for career growth, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas in the south of England
• We work as a community while maintaining each school's unique identity
• Committed to providing the best possible education for all children and young people

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools offers a generous employment package that supports colleagues to Grow, Learn, and Flourish:

• Access to a highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Work-life and family-friendly policies
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• A community and collaboration-focused working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We welcome discussions on flexible working opportunities. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where staff, children, and students feel respected and valued. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time before the closing date if sufficient responses are received. We recommend early application. We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the closing date.

References may be requested upon receipt of your application. Please specify if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting or interviews.