Deputy Headteacher and Inclusion Lead (SENDCo) at St Leonard's Church of England Primary School. The role leads school improvement across teaching, curriculum and assessment, with a focus on SEND, adaptive teaching and developing subject and middle leaders. It is set within the school's Christian ethos and expects a visible presence in daily school life, with a route towards further senior leadership. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required; start is January 2027 or as soon as possible.
What the job involves
- Work as Deputy Headteacher
- Lead inclusion and SEND as Inclusion Lead and SENDCo
What’s required
Experience
- Proven track record of leadership and school improvement beyond own classroom
- Excellent classroom practitioner with strong understanding of effective teaching and learning
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of SEND, inclusion and adaptive teaching
- Understanding of how curriculum, teaching and assessment work together to improve outcomes
- Confidence in supporting and developing subject and middle leaders
- Ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and develop others
- Building strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
- Reflective, organised and thoughtful, evidence-informed decision-making
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligible to work in the UK
Other
- Ambition for every child and commitment to removing barriers to achievement
- High expectations alongside a focus on inclusion, wellbeing and positive relationships
- Positive, resilient and solution-focused approach
- Identifies with and actively supports the Christian ethos and values of the school
- Ambition and potential to continue developing as a senior leader
- Willingness to be highly visible and actively involved in everyday school life
Nice to have
- National Award for SEN Coordination or NPQ for SENCO, or willingness to undertake the qualification where required
What’s offered
- Close and supportive working partnership with the Headteacher
- High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities
- Supportive governors and Trust colleagues
- Opportunity to influence and shape the school's strategic direction
- Committed staff team who care deeply about children and the school
- Warm, welcoming and diverse school community
- Environment where professional dialogue, reflection and new ideas are welcomed
- Opportunity to develop own leadership experience and aspirations
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
