Assistant Headteacher & SENCO - Leading Inclusive Education

SchoolBrowse; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Red Kite School seeks an exceptional Assistant Headteacher - SENCO to join the leadership team. This permanent, term-time-only role carries a 70% teaching commitment and a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The postholder will support the Headteacher with strategic leadership, drive school improvement and promote an inclusive culture for all pupils, including SEND. Located in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, the school is part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree.
• Successful leadership and management experience within a school.
• Strong track record of outstanding classroom practice and improving outcomes.
• Experience leading, developing and performance-managing staff.
• Excellent knowledge of curriculum, assessment and school improvement.
• Thorough understanding of SEND and inclusive education.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and the highest standards of education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher with strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school.
• Lead and model outstanding teaching and learning while maintaining a substantial teaching commitment.
• Drive school improvement through high expectations, effective curriculum leadership and evidence-informed practice.
• Lead the school’s assessment strategy, analyse pupil progress and implement targeted interventions.
• Develop, coach and performance-manage teachers and middle leaders.
• Promote an inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with SEND, access high-quality education and achieve strong outcomes.
• Ensure high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, wellbeing and professional conduct.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, governors and external agencies.

Skills

SENCO

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Education

QTS and degree

Job description

Red Kite School seeks an exceptional Assistant Headteacher - SENCO to join the leadership team. This permanent, term-time-only role carries a 70% teaching commitment and a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The postholder will support the Headteacher with strategic leadership, drive school improvement and promote an inclusive culture for all pupils, including SEND. Located in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, the school is part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First