Assistant Headteacher with SENDCO responsibilities

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

Assistant Headteacher with SENDCO responsibilities

Salary: L1 - L5 (£51,773 - £57,137)

Hours: Full time - FTE 1.0 - (0,2 AHT/0.2 SENDCO/0.6 TEACHING)

Start Date: January 2026

Core Purpose of Role:

To provide strategic leadership and operational management for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the school, ensuring that all pupils, particularly those with additional needs, receive a high-quality, inclusive education that enables them to achieve their full potential. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will contribute to whole-school improvement, promote excellence in teaching and learning, and champion a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and high expectations for all pupils.

The post holder will maintain a teaching commitment and model exemplary classroom practice, demonstrating effective teaching, learning, assessment, and adaptive approaches that meet the needs of all learners. Through their own teaching and leadership of others, they will drive improvements in pupil achievement, support the professional development of staff, and ensure that every child has access to a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum.

The Assistant Headteacher will fulfil the statutory responsibilities of the SENDCO, lead the development and evaluation of SEND provision, and work collaboratively with staff, parents, governors, and external agencies to secure the best possible educational, social, emotional, and wellbeing outcomes for all pupils.

Please see recruitment pack for full details.