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Redhill Academy Trust; Hasland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhill Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Associate Assistant Headteacher/SENCO. This pivotal role requires a highly skilled SEND practitioner with a track record of leading provision for children and young people with a wide range of needs.

You will champion inclusion, drive SEND strategy across the school, contribute to safeguarding, staff development and whole‑school improvement, and work with students, families, staff and

Qualifications

• Strong SEND leadership experience and understanding of inclusive practice.
• Experience coordinating safeguarding and staff development activities.
• Proven track record of improving learning outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND across the school.
• Lead safeguarding, staff development and whole-school improvement.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional, experienced, dynamic and committed educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Associate Assistant Headteacher/ SENCO. This is a pivotal role for a highly skilled SEND practitioner with a proven track record of successfully leading provision for children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities.

About you…

The successful candidate will bring experience of working with and supporting students with complex SEND needs, alongside a deep understanding of inclusive practice, statutory requirements and effective intervention strategies. They will be passionate about ensuring that every child receives the support, challenge and opportunities they need to flourish both academically and personally.

In addition to providing strategic leadership for SEND across the school, the postholder will play a key role in safeguarding, staff development and whole-school improvement. They will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure that barriers to learning are identified and removed, enabling all students to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a leader who combines expertise, compassion and determination; someone who can champion inclusion, inspire colleagues and drive excellence in SEND provision across the school. This opportunity would suit an experienced SENCO or senior leader with extensive knowledge of supporting children with SEND and a passion for making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable learners.