Assistant Headteacher & SENCO — Inclusive Leadership

Teach Midlands; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parker Academy in Daventry is seeking an inspiring Assistant Head – SENCO to champion inclusion and drive SEND provision, ensuring every pupil is valued and supported to thrive. You will lead SEND across the academy, work with families and external agencies, and be a member of the Senior Leadership team, shaping a positive culture for learning and achievement.

With strategic oversight of identification, assessment and support for students with additional needs, you will collaborate with

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Senior leadership or management qualification (or willing to work towards).
• Current SEND legislation, statutory guidance and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Ability to develop and sustain a positive culture for learning and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND across the academy, ensuring an inclusive approach that promotes achievement, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all students.
• Lead and manage the academy’s SEND provision, ensuring effective identification, assessment and support for students with additional needs.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with parents/carers, ensuring they are actively involved in supporting their child’s education.
• Promote the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of all students, particularly those identified as vulnerable.
• Associate member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT)

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Senior leadership qualification

SEND legislation knowledge

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Culture for learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Senior leadership qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

The Parker Academy in Daventry is seeking an inspiring Assistant Head – SENCO to champion inclusion and drive SEND provision, ensuring every pupil is valued and supported to thrive. You will lead SEND across the academy, work with families and external agencies, and be a member of the Senior Leadership team, shaping a positive culture for learning and achievement.

With strategic oversight of identification, assessment and support for students with additional needs, you will collaborate with