SENDCo

Midsomer Norton Primary; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansford Academy in Castle Cary invites applications for a SENDCO Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team and drive inclusive education. The role combines strategic SEND oversight with hands-on responsibility for delivering SEND provision to meet statutory requirements.

You will lead inclusion strategies, manage teaching assistants, maintain a small teaching load, contribute to self-evaluation and development plans, and support broader school initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic SEND Leadership: Manage and evaluate SEND provision to guarantee that all legal and statutory requirements are met.
• Inclusion Strategies: Lead pupil premium, disadvantaged students, Foundational Knowledge, LAC and EAL programs.
• Team Management: Line manage Teaching Assistants and Interventions Lead.
• Teaching Allocation: Maintain a small teaching load of approximately 16 out of 50 periods.
• Leadership Contribution: Participate in self-evaluation, development planning and whole-school responsibilities.

Job description

# SENDCoEmployer: Ansford AcademyLocation: Castle Cary, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: L8-L12Posted: 11th September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1573557* Share :* Print**Ansford Academy is seeking a dedicated SENDCO Assistant Headteacher to join its Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and lead strategic improvements to ensure an inclusive school environment.**Ansford Academy is a small, mixed 11–16 comprehensive school committed to creating a great environment for students and staff to learn, work, and grow. The school's core values are built upon its motto: \"Aspire, Respect, Engage\". You will find us a freindly and supportive school in which to progress your career. You are welcome to come and look around to help inform your application.**Key Responsibilities**- Strategic SEND Leadership: Manage and evaluate SEND provision to guarantee that all legal and statutory requirements are met.- Inclusion Strategies: Serve as the strategic lead for pupil premium, disadvantaged students, Foundational Knowledge, and as the designated teacher for looked-after children (LAC) and English as an additional language (EAL) students.- Team Management: Provide leadership and line manage the Teaching Assistants and Interventions Lead.- Teaching Allocation: Maintain a small teaching load of approximately 16 out of 50 periods.- Leadership Contribution: Participate in school self-evaluation, development planning, and assume other whole-school responsibilities to support leadership development.Please refer to the application pack for the full details and please note that the application deadline is Mon 5th October at 09.00. However the Academy reserves the right to close applications early dependent on the field it receives.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025SENDCO for 01\\_01\\_2027-compressed### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and head teachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required from the successful candidate.This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. We are also committed to the protection and safety of students. We expect all adults who work at the Academy to take full responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at this Academy.