Associate Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo

Teaching Vacancies; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chesterfield is seeking a dynamic Associate Assistant Headteacher to join its Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will lead SEND provision and drive whole-school improvement with a commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding. This pivotal role offers excellent leadership opportunities within a supportive and ambitious team.

Benefits

Access to Teachers Pension Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Employee Health and Wellbeing commitment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in middle or senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
• Ability to inspire and lead others with integrity and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the school.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and provision for students with SEND.
• Lead and coordinate the SEND team.

Skills

Leadership & Strategic Development

SEND legislation understanding

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO qualification (or willingness to complete)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role: We are seeking a dynamic and committed educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Associate Assistant Headteacher. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership with operational responsibility for SEND provision and safeguarding. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education, safeguarding excellence and driving whole-school improvement

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategic Development: Contribute to the strategic direction of the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead on SEND provision across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Support the development and implementation of whole-school policies, particularly those related to inclusion, safeguarding, and pastoral care.

SENCO Responsibilities:

• Oversee the identification, assessment, and provision for students with SEND.
• Coordinate and monitor EHCPs, interventions, and support plans.
• Lead the SEND team, including the Assistant SENCo, Teaching Assistants and external specialists.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure effective support and communication.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting to Governors and local authorities.
• Support colleagues in developing inclusive teaching strategies and differentiation.
• Monitor progress and outcomes for SEND students and contribute to whole-school data analysis.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• NASENCO qualification (or willingness to complete)
• Proven experience in middle or senior leadership
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding frameworks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and lead others with integrity and empathy

Desirable:

• Experience working in a secondary school setting
• DSL training or experience as a safeguarding lead
• Experience managing EHCPs and liaising with external agencies

Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mrs Gillian Rhodes, PA to Headteacher on [e-mail].

To apply, complete our online application form. If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on [e-mail].

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, social media presence check and successful references.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.