Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for SEND Teaching Learning and Curriculum

Wheatfield Primary School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheatfield Primary School is seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher to lead SEND initiatives and enhance curriculum delivery. The successful candidate will work with the leadership team, focusing on inclusive education and improving student outcomes while enjoying a supportive community and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced SENCO leader.
• Inspirational practitioner with vision and confidence.
• Passionate about children's learning and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead schoolwide initiatives for SEND support.
• Work closely with Headteacher on school improvement.
• Promote inclusive and nurturing environment.

Skills

Change Management

Motivation

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENCO Qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for SEND Teaching & Learning and Curriculum to join our passionate senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational leader to help shape the future vision of our school champion inclusive education and make a meaningful impact on pupils.

Your opportunity

As Assistant Headteacher you will play a key role in leading schoolwide initiatives while ensuring outstanding support for pupils. You will not have a class responsibility but will work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to drive school improvement enhance teaching and learning and promote an inclusive and nurturing environment for all students.

What we are looking for:

A qualified and experienced SENCO leader

An inspirational practitioner with the vision and confidence to motivate challenge and support

A passion for childrens learning and welfare; putting them first in everything they do

A team player enthusiastic and eager to make a difference as a school leader.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences

Committed to developing and maintaining good relationships with staff parents pupils governors and the community

Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

About our Cluster

Consisting of four schools within a newly established cluster of Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Wheatfield Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Windmill Primary School Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Frogmore Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise and experience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 pupils

Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness

43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to a staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: Leadership 15

Hours of Work: Full time

Closing Date: Monday 12th May

Interview Date: Tuesday 20th May

School Tours: We are happy to offer interested candidates a school tour please contact the school office to arrange.

Key Skills
Change Management,Airport Security,Bid Management,Biomedical,Arbitration
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1