At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a new specialised Resource Provision for inclusive education.
- Company: Charlestown Community Primary School, committed to staff well-being and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, non-class-based leadership time, and continuous professional training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on inclusive education while building a vital community resource.
- Qualifications: QTS, NASENCO/NPQSENCO qualification, and experience in SEND leadership.
The predicted salary is between 55747 - 58569 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications Required: QTS and Degree. National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) / NPQ for SEND or equivalent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £55,747 - £58,569 per annum
To provide strategic leadership, operational management, and legal oversight for Charlestown Community Primary School’s new 30-place specialised Resource Provision. The Resource Provision SENDCO will be responsible for the management of staff, allocation of resources, and the absolute legal compliance of all Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) within the unit. As a key member of the extended leadership team, the role ensures that the provision bridges specialist support with mainstream community life while maintaining an exemplary standard of inclusive education.
We are seeking a knowledgeable, hands‑on leader with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the NASENCO/NPQSENCO qualification, who has a proven track record in SEND leadership and statutory EHCP management. You will have deep expertise in supporting pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN), alongside a practical understanding of trauma‑informed and restorative practices. This role requires an excellent communicator who can manage external agencies, lead and mentor a specialist support team, and confidently design bespoke learning pathways. If you are highly organised, eager to build a new provision from the ground up, and ready to make a direct impact on inclusive education, we want to hear from you.
At Charlestown Community Primary School, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your professional development and well‑being are prioritised. You will benefit from fully protected, non‑class‑based leadership time to confidently manage and shape this brand‑new provision. We provide access to high‑quality, continuous professional training—including advanced trauma‑informed and specialist SEND practices—alongside a dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants and direct on‑site agency support. By joining us, you will work within a school culture that actively champions staff work‑life balance, provides clear pathways for career progression, and offers the rewarding opportunity to build an essential community resource from the ground up.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Assistant Head (Resource Provision Lead / Sendco) in Manchester employer: Old Moat
At Charlestown Community Primary School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional development and well-being of our staff. With a strong focus on inclusive education, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a new specialised Resource Provision while enjoying fully protected leadership time and access to high-quality training. Our collaborative work culture fosters career progression and ensures a healthy work-life balance, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in education.
