Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO — Inclusion Leader

St Marys CofE Primary School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 51,773 - 57,137; Full time

Job summary

St Marys CofE Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking an Assistant Headteacher with SENDCO responsibilities to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on teaching, overseeing SEND provision and ensuring high-quality inclusive education for all pupils.

The post carries a salary aligned to the leadership scale (£51,773 - £57,137) and requires a commitment to excellence in teaching, wellbeing, and school improvement, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership and operational management for SEND across the school.
• Teaching commitment and exemplar classroom practice.
• Collaboration with staff, parents, governors and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision development and evaluation.
• Drive improvements in pupil achievement.
• Support professional development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

SENDCO duties

Teaching

Job description

St Marys CofE Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking an Assistant Headteacher with SENDCO responsibilities to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on teaching, overseeing SEND provision and ensuring high-quality inclusive education for all pupils.

The post carries a salary aligned to the leadership scale (£51,773 - £57,137) and requires a commitment to excellence in teaching, wellbeing, and school improvement, starting January 2026.