SENCO/AHT

Step Teachers; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a passionate and experienced SENCO/Assistant Headteacher to join a vibrant school. This role involves leading SEND provision, supporting staff, and contributing to whole-school development. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in a leadership role, with a commitment to inclusive education.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership or SEN-focused role.
• Excellent understanding of SEND legislation and best practices.
• Commitment to nurturing every child and supporting staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school’s SEND provision.
• Oversee EHCPs, referrals, and reviews.
• Support staff in delivering inclusive teaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced leader with a strong commitment to inclusion and SEND provision? We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring SENCO/Assistant Headteacher (AHT) to join a senior leadership team at a vibrant school.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker who can lead high-quality provision for pupils with additional needs while contributing to whole-school development as a member of SLT. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a SENCO/AHT:

• Lead and manage the school’s SEND provision, ensuring high-quality support and outcomes for all pupils with additional needs

• Oversee and coordinate EHCPs, referrals, reviews, and liaison with external agencies

• Support staff in delivering inclusive and differentiated teaching

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and support strategies

• Contribute to the wider leadership of the school as an Assistant Headteacher

• Support staff development and promote an inclusive, aspirational culture across the school

Ideal SENCO/AHT:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to work towards it)

• Proven experience in a leadership or SEN-focused role

• Excellent understanding of SEND legislation, the graduated approach and best practice in inclusive education

• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills as a SENCO/AHT

• A commitment to nurturing every child and supporting staff to do the same

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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