Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENDCo
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NR |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6032e455-9729-487d-a5ce-48b74ddf4280 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
About The Role:
Are you a passionate and visionary leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education?Do you have the strategic insight and drive to shape and lead outstanding SEND provision across a vibrant and diverse secondary school?
Helston Community Collegeis seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENCo to join our Senior Leadership Team from January 2026.This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the College;
• Champion inclusive practice and ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice;
• Contribute to whole-school leadership and improvement planning;
• Engage, inspire, and build strong relationships with students and staff alike;
• Be a committed team player, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative culture;
• Be a creative thinker, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work;
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards of achievement and furthering the success of the College;
About You:
We are looking for a leader who:
• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination [or is willing to complete it];
• Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for students with SEND;
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners;
• Brings energy, resilience, and a collaborative spirit to school leadership.
Why Join us?
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team;
• A strong culture of professional development and innovation;
• A school community that values diversity, inclusion, and student voice;
• Opportunities to shape whole-school strategy and making a lasting difference.
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive in the school through bespoke support.” OFSTED 2022
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About The Role:
Are you a passionate and visionary leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education?Do you have the strategic insight and drive to shape and lead outstanding SEND provision across a vibrant and diverse secondary school?
Helston Community Collegeis seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENCo to join our Senior Leadership Team from January 2026.This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the College;
• Champion inclusive practice and ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice;
• Contribute to whole-school leadership and improvement planning;
• Engage, inspire, and build strong relationships with students and staff alike;
• Be a committed team player, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative culture;
• Be a creative thinker, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work;
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards of achievement and furthering the success of the College;
About You:
We are looking for a leader who:
• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination [or is willing to complete it];
• Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for students with SEND;
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners;
• Brings energy, resilience, and a collaborative spirit to school leadership.
Why Join us?
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team;
• A strong culture of professional development and innovation;
• A school community that values diversity, inclusion, and student voice;
• Opportunities to shape whole-school strategy and making a lasting difference.
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive in the school through bespoke support.” OFSTED 2022
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.