Senior SENDCO & Associate Headteacher — Inclusive Education Leader

Redhill Academy Trust; Carlton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits platform

Job summary

The Carlton Academy, part of Redhill Academy Trust, seeks an Associate Assistant Headteacher with SENDCO responsibilities to join the Senior Leadership Team from 1 November 2026.

The role combines strategic leadership for SEND provision with day-to-day policy operation, working with staff, parents and external agencies. You will drive inclusive education and lead school improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND provision in a school.
• Ability to develop and implement SEN policy and co-ordination of provision.

Responsibilities

• Determine the strategic development of SEN policy and provision in the school.
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, and other agencies.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the STPCD.

Skills

Strategic leadership

SENDCO expertise

Educational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

The Carlton Academy, part of Redhill Academy Trust, seeks an Associate Assistant Headteacher with SENDCO responsibilities to join the Senior Leadership Team from 1 November 2026.

The role combines strategic leadership for SEND provision with day-to-day policy operation, working with staff, parents and external agencies. You will drive inclusive education and lead school improvement initiatives.