Assistant Headteacher - Silsden Primary School

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Silsden Primary School in West Yorkshire seeks an ambitious, non-class based Assistant Headteacher to lead Inclusion and SEND, joining the Senior Leadership Team.

You will drive inclusive teaching, monitor progress for vulnerable pupils, and collaborate with families and external agencies to raise achievement.

The post requires NPQ SENCO (or equivalent) or willingness to train; closing date 9am, Monday 19th October 2026; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful primary teaching across KS1–KS2.
• Has NPQ SENCO award or is willing to train and obtain it.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with strong strategic leadership.
• Strong communication and partnership with parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of inclusion across the school.
• Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups.
• Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs.
• Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals.
• Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and impactful interventions.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

SEND management

Strategic leadership

Communication

External partnerships

Education

NPQ SENCO

QTS

Job description

Silsden Primary School

Hawber Cote Lane

Silsden

Keighley

West Yorkshire

BD20 0JJ

Required for January 2027 (or sooner if available)

Non-Class Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our School, for someone who is passionate about inclusion and ensuring that every child, is able to thrive, achieve and feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

Silsden Primary School was recently inspected by OFSTED in July 2026 and following this very successful inspection, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious, dedicated and highly effective, non-class based Assistant Headteacher. In this role you will have responsibility for Inclusion and SEND, join our Senior Leadership Team and build on our "Strong" practice in this area.

About us:

Silsden Primary School is a large, modern 3 form entry primary school that has high expectations and ambitions for its pupils and staff. We are proud of our offer to pupils and their "Exemplary" behaviour. Our values and vision are embedded in all that we do and are designed to help our children become resilient and inquisitive young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of Inclusion across the school.
• Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups.
• Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs.
• Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals.
• Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and impactful interventions.
• Contributing to other whole-school improvement priorities as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a clear passion for Inclusion and high standards across the Primary phase.
• Has a minimum of 5 years successful Primary teaching experience ideally across more than one Key Stage.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong strategic leadership skills.
• Has the NPQ SENCO award (or equivalent) or is willing to train and obtain this.
• Has strong communication and partnership skills with parents and external agencies.
• Has personality, can inspire, support and challenge staff to improve outcomes for all pupils.

We can offer

• A modern, welcoming and inclusive school community which has no areas that "Need Attention"
• Pupils who enjoy coming to school and are "Exceptionally" well behaved.
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills, leading, managing and deploying staff to achieve our goals.
• Working alongside an experienced yet continually reflecting Leadership Team with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

We hope that all prospective candidates are able to visit our school, before submitting your application.

Our visits are planned for:

• Thursday 8th October at 9:15am, 1:30pm or 4:30pm
• Monday 12th October at 9:15am and 4:30pm
• Friday 16th October at 1:30pm

Please contact our school office on 01535 210666 to confirm your attendance.

To apply, go to:

Closing date: 9am, Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews: Friday 23rd October 2026

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition check as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

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