Associate Assistant Headteacher: Head of Inclusion/SENDCO

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in South London is seeking an Associate Assistant Headteacher: Head of Inclusion/SENDCO to join their Senior Leadership Team. This permanent, full-time role involves leading the SEND department and ensuring high-quality provision for all students with special educational needs. The school is recognized for its outstanding performance and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Private health care for all staff

Two well-being days per academic year

Loyalty service payments

Opportunities for career development

Annual travel loans for season tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Free use of school gym and swimming pool

Staff social events

Excellent public transport links and onsite parking

Modern facilities at a high-performing school

Qualifications

• Passionate about inclusion and student success.
• Experience in managing SEND departments.
• Strong leadership skills in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SEND department and ensure excellent provision for all SEND students.
• Be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contribute to whole school inclusion.
• Support professional development and career progression for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion

Commitment to excellence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Associate Assistant Headteacher: Head of Inclusion/SENDCO

Permanent Associate Assistant Headteacher: Head of Inclusion/SENDCO | SE15 2EB, London | Outstanding School

ASSOCIATE ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER: HEAD OF INCLUSION / SENDCO

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, L12 - L15 (£74,702 - £79,700)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: September 2025

Location: Hollydale Rd, London, SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator committed to inclusion and excellence? We are seeking an Associate Assistant Headteacher: Head of Inclusion/SENDCO to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This leadership role involves responsibility for whole school inclusion and managing our SEND department.

St Thomas the Apostle School is an 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form in Nunhead, South East London. Recognized as an outstanding school and the 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year, our Progress 8 score ranks us as the 10th best school nationally. We pride ourselves on high expectations, a calm learning environment, and outstanding teaching and achievement.

This position offers the opportunity to lead the SEND department, ensuring excellent provision for all SEND students. We provide a supportive environment with a focus on professional development and career progression. Our expanding Sixth Form and commitment to continuous improvement make this an exciting time to join us.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our students.

Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:

• Private health care for all staff
• Two well-being days per academic year
• Loyalty service payments
• Opportunities for career development
• Annual travel loans for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of school gym and swimming pool
• Staff social events
• Excellent public transport links and onsite parking
• Work at a high-performing, outstanding school with modern facilities

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Ellie or Francisca to arrange a visit.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

How to apply: Request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call for more information. Applications are directly to our school. Closing date: 12 pm, Thursday, 24th April 2025. Interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified.

Our school is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required.