Assistant Headteacher & SENCO: Lead SEND & Improvement

Outcomes First Group; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an Assistant Headteacher & SENCO for Red Kite School in Princes Risborough. Help shape the next chapter of our school and champion outstanding SEND provision while leading whole-school improvement with a 70% teaching commitment.

You will work with the Headteacher to raise standards, lead assessment and staff development, and drive inclusion across the school for students with SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree.
• Successful leadership and management experience within a school setting.
• Experience leading staff and improving pupil outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and whole-school improvement.
• Thorough understanding of SEND and inclusive education.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher with the strategic leadership and day-to-day running of the school.
• Lead and modelling high-quality teaching and learning, while maintaining a 70% teaching commitment.
• Take a lead role in SEND provision, ensuring pupils receive the right support, challenge and opportunities to thrive.
• Drive school improvement, using evidence, assessment and pupil outcomes to identify priorities and deliver change.
• Lead the school’s assessment strategy, using data effectively to monitor progress and put timely interventions in place.
• Coaching, developing and performance managing staff, helping teachers and leaders grow in confidence and expertise.
• Providing strong curriculum leadership and promoting ambitious expectations for every pupil.
• Championing an inclusive culture where pupils are understood, valued and supported to achieve their potential.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, wellbeing and professional conduct.
• Building positive relationships with families, governors and external professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

Skills

QTS

Leadership experience

Curriculum knowledge

SEND expertise

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Relevant degree

Job description

Outcomes First Group is seeking an Assistant Headteacher & SENCO for Red Kite School in Princes Risborough. Help shape the next chapter of our school and champion outstanding SEND provision while leading whole-school improvement with a 70% teaching commitment.

You will work with the Headteacher to raise standards, lead assessment and staff development, and drive inclusion across the school for students with SEMH needs.