Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENDCo

Long-term Teachers Ltd; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking an Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENDCo for a permanent, full-time position in St Ives, UK. The successful candidate will provide leadership within a supportive educational environment, focusing on raising achievement standards and supporting students' welfare. This role offers a chance to make a substantial impact in the lives of young people and to work collaboratively with dedicated staff.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership is advantageous but not essential.
• Relevant teaching experience is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent leadership and contribute to raising achievement standards.
• Engage, inspire, and build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture at the school.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Engagement

Inspiration

Collaboration

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

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Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENDCo, St Ives

Client:

Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

St Ives, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Head

Start Date: January 2026

Duration: Full time (Mon - Fri) Permanent

We are working with a truly inspiring Secondary School in the West of Cornwall. The School offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive. They are committed to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners. If you are enthusiastic and have a positive approach to work, then we want to hear from you!

As an Assistant Head, you will need to demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, contributing to raising achievement standards and furthering the school's success. The right candidate will also possess the ability to engage, inspire, and build strong relationships with students and staff, as well as contribute to a collaborative culture.

Experience of leadership within the educational sector is advantageous but not essential. Relevant experience in another teaching role is also desirable. The right candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and show a genuine desire to support and implement a positive attitude towards children's educational journeys.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with nurseries, primary, secondary, and special schools.

LTT was founded to create a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We emphasize delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to, and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill set, and what your ideal role looks like. You will receive frequent updates on your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, and additional information on roles that may interest you.

We are proud members of the REC and uphold the highest standards of compliance. Working with us means you will receive the best support and guidance through the clearance process from your dedicated point of contact in our in-house compliance team.

In addition, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice, and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay