Assistant Headteacher (SEND) — Leading Inclusive Education

Newfield School; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfield School in Blackburn, Lancashire, invites an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team from January 2027. The role focuses on the quality of education across ages 14 to 19, leading SEND provision and aligning curriculum, inclusion and wellbeing with our ambitious aims.

As we expand, you will coach staff, develop shared leadership, and build strong partnerships with families and external agencies while safeguarding and championing the rights and aspirations of

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEND practitioner at senior leadership level.
• Ability to lead across curriculum strands and age range 14–19.
• Commitment to safeguarding and to advocating for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Inspire ambitious, high‑quality learning across the school.
• Lead education quality and curriculum development for 14–19 learners.
• Strengthen connections between curriculum, communication, independence and wellbeing.
• Develop staff through coaching and professional enquiry.
• Build strong partnerships with families, agencies and the wider community.
• Ensure safeguarding and accountability for pupils' daily experiences.

Skills

SEND practitioner

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Partnership building

Job description

Newfield School in Blackburn, Lancashire, invites an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team from January 2027. The role focuses on the quality of education across ages 14 to 19, leading SEND provision and aligning curriculum, inclusion and wellbeing with our ambitious aims.

As we expand, you will coach staff, develop shared leadership, and build strong partnerships with families and external agencies while safeguarding and championing the rights and aspirations of