Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO: Inclusion Lead (0.8 FTE)

Bournville Fundraising Group; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Family ethos

Networking across ELAN trust

Professional development

Job summary

Walliscote Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to lead our SEND, EAL and Children in Care work within a dynamic senior leadership team. This 0.8 FTE, permanent post focuses on inclusion, high expectations, and strong partnerships with families and external agencies to ensure every child thrives.

The role requires significant SEND leadership experience, a passion for equity and belonging, and the ability to inspire staff across the school.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of SEND leadership and inclusion.
• Experience leading EAL and vulnerable learners.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking within a school context.
• Proven ability to work within a multi-agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND, EAL and Children in Care.
• Lead and develop inclusive practice across the school.
• Support staff in meeting the needs of a diverse range of learners.
• Collaborate with families, external agencies and trust colleagues.
• Be a key member of the senior leadership team shaping school direction.
• Ensure all pupils, especially vulnerable learners, achieve success and belonging.

Skills

SEND leadership

Inclusion

EAL

Children in Care

Leadership

Outstanding teaching

Job description

Walliscote Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to lead our SEND, EAL and Children in Care work within a dynamic senior leadership team. This 0.8 FTE, permanent post focuses on inclusion, high expectations, and strong partnerships with families and external agencies to ensure every child thrives.

The role requires significant SEND leadership experience, a passion for equity and belonging, and the ability to inspire staff across the school.