SENCO / Assistant Head

Prospero Teaching; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated SENCO / Assistant Head to join its senior leadership team. This role involves leading SEND provision and supporting children with additional needs. The position requires QTS and a National SENCO Award, along with experience in leadership roles. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their leadership journey in an ambitious school setting.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Primary leadership or SENCO role.
• Experience of writing and managing EHCPs.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision across the school and support staff.
• Manage strategies, interventions, and EHCPs.
• Fulfill assistant head responsibilities as a member of SLT.

Skills

Leadership

SEND strategies

Support for additional needs

Education

QTS

National SENCO Award (or equivalent)

Job description

SENCO / Assistant Head

Chelmsford

This inclusive and forward-thinking three-form entry mainstream Primary School in Chelmsford is seeking a passionate and experienced SENCO / Assistant Head to join their senior leadership team from September 2025. Rated "GOOD" by Ofsted, the school is well-known for its nurturing ethos, inclusive practice, and commitment to professional development.

The school is looking for an individual who has a proven track record of leadership within SEND and is confident in supporting children with a range of additional needs. You will be responsible for leading the SEND provision across the school and supporting staff with strategies, interventions, and EHCPs. The successful candidate will also have assistant head responsibilities and be a key part of the SLT.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and committed professional looking to further their leadership journey in a supportive and ambitious school.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• SENCO / Assistant Head
• Leadership responsibility for SEND provision and member of the SLT
• Monday 2nd September 2025 start
• Initially 1-year contract (with potential to become permanent)
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Competitive pay scale - L1 to L3 (dependent on experience)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS and National SENCO Award (or equivalent) - essential
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Primary leadership or SENCO role
• Experience of writing and managing EHCPs
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team