Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENDCO

Prospectsonline; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 79 000 - 106 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Silsden Primary School is seeking an Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion and SENDCO, to join the Senior Leadership Team from January 2027 or sooner. This permanent, full-time role focuses on strategic inclusion, SEND provision and leading inclusive practice across a large 3-form entry primary school.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of primary teaching experience, a NPQ SENCO award (or be willing to train), and strong communication with parents and external agencies to improve

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years successful Primary teaching experience across more than one Key Stage.
• NPQ SENCO award (or equivalent) or willingness to train and obtain it.
• Strong communication and partnership skills with parents and external agencies.
• Clear passion for Inclusion and high standards across the Primary phase.

Responsabilités

• Strategic leadership of Inclusion across the school.
• Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups.
• Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs.
• Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals.
• Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and impactful interventions.
• Contributing to other whole-school improvement priorities as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Formation

NPQ SENCO award (or equivalent)

Description du poste

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENDCO

Required for January 2027 (or sooner if available)

Full Time Permanent

Leadership L6-10

Non-Class Based

Vacancy Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our School, for someone who is passionate about inclusion and ensuring that every child, is able to thrive, achieve and feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

Silsden Primary School was recently inspected by OFSTED in July 2026 and following this very successful inspection, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious, dedicated and highly effective, non-class based Assistant Headteacher. In this role youwill have responsibility for Inclusion and SEND, join our Senior Leadership Team and build on our “Strong” practice in this area.

About us:

Silsden Primary School is a large, modern 3 form entry primary school that has high expectations and ambitions for its pupils and staff. We are proud of our offer to pupils and their “Exemplary”behaviour.Our values and vision are embedded in all that we do and are designed to help our children become resilient and inquisitive young people.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic leadership of Inclusion across the school

Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups

Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs

Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals

Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and impactful interventions

Contributing to other whole-school improvement priorities as part of the Senior Leadership Team

We are looking for someone who:

Has a clear passion for Inclusion and high standards across the Primary phase

Has a minimum of 5 years successful Primary teaching experience ideally across more than one Key Stage.

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong strategic leadership skills

Has the NPQ SENCO award (or equivalent) or is willing to train and obtain this.

Has strong communication and partnership skills with parents and external agencies

Has personality, can inspire, support and challenge staff to improve outcomes for all pupils

We can offer:

A modern, welcoming and inclusive school community which has no areas that “Need Attention”

Pupils who enjoy coming to school and are “Exceptionally” well behaved.

Opportunity to develop your leadership skills, leading, managing and deploying staff to achieve our goals

Workingalongside an experienced yet continually reflecting Leadership Team. A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

We hope that all prospective candidates are able to visit our school, before submitting your application.

Our visits are planned for:

Thursday 8 th October at 9:15am, 1:30pm or 4:30pm

Monday 12 th October at 9:15am and 4:30pm

Please contact ourschool office on 01535 210666 to confirm your attendance.

Interviews: Friday 23 rd October 2026

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition check as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.