Associate Assistant Headteacher: Head of Inclusion/SENDCO

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding educational institution is on the lookout for a passionate Associate Assistant Headteacher to lead the SEND department. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives, ensuring high standards of inclusion and teaching excellence. The school prides itself on its supportive environment and commitment to outstanding teaching, making it an exciting time to join a team recognized for its achievements. If you are ready to embrace this rewarding challenge and help shape the future of students, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private health care programme

Two staff well-being days

Loyalty service payments

Career advancement opportunities

Annual travel loans

Cycle to work scheme

Free use of school gym

Regular staff social events

Excellent public transport links

Weekly pastries on Fridays

Qualifications

• Passionate about inclusion and excellence in education.
• Experience in leading SEND departments and managing diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SEND department ensuring outstanding provision for all students.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to enhance school inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion Strategies

SEND Coordination

Teaching Excellence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

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

Job Description

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator with a commitment to inclusion and excellence? We are seeking an Associate Assistant Headteacher: Head of Inclusion/SENDCO to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This leader will have responsibility for whole school inclusion alongside managing our SEND department. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the wider school community.

St Thomas the Apostle School is a 11-18 Catholic boys’ school with a co-educational Sixth Form in Nunhead, South East London. We are an outstanding school, 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners, with a Progress 8 score ranking us as the 10th best school in the country. We pride ourselves on high expectations for all learners, creating a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.

This post offers the opportunity to lead the SEND department, ensuring outstanding provision for all SEND students within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to outstanding teaching, behaviour, and achievement. With an expanding Sixth Form and a drive to continue progressing, this is an exciting time to join our team.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to help shape the future of our students.

Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle

• Private health care programme for all staff
• Two staff well-being days per academic year
• Loyalty service payments
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Annual travel loans for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of school gym and swimming pool
• Regular staff social events
• Excellent public transport links and onsite parking
• Work at one of the highest performing schools in the country, recognized as OUTSTANDING
• Outstanding facilities and lower than average pupil-to-staff ratios
• Modern, light, and airy building with secure cycle storage
• Weekly pastries on Fridays

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Ellie or Francisca to arrange. We are actively seeking to increase workforce diversity, especially applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.

How to apply

Request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call for more information. Applications are directly to our school (not via an agency). Our recruitment partner for permanent appointments is Hays.

Closing date: No later than 12 pm on Thursday, 24th April 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed. Early applications will be considered promptly. We reserve the right to close the advert early.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required.