SENCO Assistant Headteacher

Shorefields; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Essex is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to lead their SEND provision. This permanent role offers opportunities for career development and requires a commitment to inclusive education. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the school’s strong reputation in SEND, working closely with a highly regarded team.

Qualifications

• Committed and experienced SENCo required.
• Strong reputation for SEND provision needed.
• Experience leading a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and further develop excellent SEND practice.
• Lead and support the SEND team.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and recruitment policies.

Skills

Leadership

Experience in SEND

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5264-110L Position Type: Assistant Headteacher Pay Range: L4-7

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 20/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Start: ASAP, we understand this may be January 2026
Salary: Leadership Scale 4-7
Permanent contract
Full time or 0.8 FTE

R A Butler is a proudly inclusive school with a strong reputation for SEND provision. We are seeking a committed and experienced SENCo to maintain and further develop our excellent practice. Our SEND team is highly regarded by parents, staff, and the Local Authority - a key reason why this is an Assistant Headteacher-level post.

Full details and an application form can be found at https://www.rab.academy/vacancies

Visits are encouraged.

For further information, please contact Wendy on [e-mail]

R A Butler Academy is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks.

Information about the School

R A Butler Academy is a vibrant school located in the heart of the market town of Saffron Walden and a core school of the Saffron Academy Trust. Although technically two schools, Infant and Junior, we work as one and are led by one Headteacher. We have 90 children in each year group with a capacity of 630. Our site is spacious and well-resourced. Staff are well supported and the school is committed to career development.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Wendy Zych
R A Butler Academy
South Road, Saffron Walden
Essex, CB11 3DG Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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