SENDCo Assistant Headteacher: Lead Inclusion & Impact

Aylesham Primary School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aylesham Primary School is seeking a SENDCo - Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team and drive inclusive practice across the school.

You will lead SEND provision, work with families and external agencies, and shape strategic delivery for pupils with additional needs. This full‑time role demands a committed, visible leader who can develop staff, raise outcomes and safeguard wellbeing.

Qualifications

• An experienced and highly effective teacher with a passion for inclusion and SEND.
• Holds, or is willing to work towards, NASENCO.
• Proven track record of improving outcomes for children with additional needs.
• Able to lead strategically while maintaining a child-centred approach.
• Excellent communicator who can build relationships with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision and drive school improvement and inclusive culture.
• Champion SEND and Inclusion across the school.
• Break down barriers to learning and improve outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies.
• Develop staff expertise through professional development.
• Promote wellbeing and growth to support confident learners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Inclusion focus

Education

NASENCO

Job description

Aylesham Primary School is seeking a SENDCo - Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team and drive inclusive practice across the school.

You will lead SEND provision, work with families and external agencies, and shape strategic delivery for pupils with additional needs. This full‑time role demands a committed, visible leader who can develop staff, raise outcomes and safeguard wellbeing.