Assistant Headteacher (with Teaching Responsibilities and SENDCo Role)
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8f02c661-931c-45a3-8f04-08dd1b6787c8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification
Essential:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in a primary school teaching role.
• Proven leadership experience (e.g. as a phase leader, subject leader, or part of SLT).
• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within 3 years).
• A clear commitment to inclusive education and the well-being of all pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire, support, and lead others with compassion and clarity.
Desirable:
• Previous experience as a SENDCo or within a SEND-focused role.
• Experience as a DDSL
• Experience working in a small or rural primary school setting.
• Understanding of multi-agency working and the SEND Code of Practice.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Enthusiastic, kind, and inspiring children who Love to Learn.
• A committed and caring team of staff and governors.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A beautiful village setting with strong community links.
Further details about the role
At Ruardean C of E Primary School we believe in nurturing the Love of Learning, Love of Life, and Love of One Another. As a small, close-knit village primary school, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish both academically and personally.
The Role
The Headteacher, in collaboration with the Governing Board, is actively seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. This is a strategic and hands-on role combining leadership, class teaching and responsibility as the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo).
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement, promote high-quality teaching and learning, and ensure all pupils – especially those with additional needs – receive the support they need to thrive.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to gain experience within leadership whilst broadening their knowledge of SEND. As a school we will be able to support you on this journey and offer you the opportunity to train as SENDCo as well as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) if these are qualifications you do not yet have.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
• Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the school development plan.
• Foster a culture that reflects our core values: Love of Learning, Love of Life, and Love of One Another.
• Lead on areas of whole-school development as agreed with the Headteacher.
• Act as a role model for staff, pupils, and the wider community.
Teaching & Learning
• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching within a mainstream class.
• Model best practice in teaching, learning, and classroom management.
• Support colleagues through mentoring, coaching, and team teaching as required.
• Use assessment effectively to inform planning and raise standards across the school.
SENDCo Responsibilities
• Oversee the strategic development of SEND provision across the school.
• Identify pupils with SEND and ensure appropriate provision is in place to meet their needs.
• Coordinate, monitor, and review EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Work in close partnership with staff, parents, external agencies, and the local authority.
• Ensure the school meets all statutory requirements regarding SEND.
• Work in collaboration with the teacher in the Communication and Interaction Centre to ensure high standards and a supportive learning environment.
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.
Person Specification
Essential:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in a primary school teaching role.
• Proven leadership experience (e.g. as a phase leader, subject leader, or part of SLT).
• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within 3 years).
• A clear commitment to inclusive education and the well-being of all pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire, support, and lead others with compassion and clarity.
Desirable:
• Previous experience as a SENDCo or within a SEND-focused role.
• Experience as a DDSL
• Experience working in a small or rural primary school setting.
• Understanding of multi-agency working and the SEND Code of Practice.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Enthusiastic, kind, and inspiring children who Love to Learn.
• A committed and caring team of staff and governors.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A beautiful village setting with strong community links.
Further details about the role
At Ruardean C of E Primary School we believe in nurturing the Love of Learning, Love of Life, and Love of One Another. As a small, close-knit village primary school, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish both academically and personally.
The Role
The Headteacher, in collaboration with the Governing Board, is actively seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. This is a strategic and hands-on role combining leadership, class teaching and responsibility as the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo).
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement, promote high-quality teaching and learning, and ensure all pupils – especially those with additional needs – receive the support they need to thrive.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to gain experience within leadership whilst broadening their knowledge of SEND. As a school we will be able to support you on this journey and offer you the opportunity to train as SENDCo as well as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) if these are qualifications you do not yet have.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
• Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the school development plan.
• Foster a culture that reflects our core values: Love of Learning, Love of Life, and Love of One Another.
• Lead on areas of whole-school development as agreed with the Headteacher.
• Act as a role model for staff, pupils, and the wider community.
Teaching & Learning
• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching within a mainstream class.
• Model best practice in teaching, learning, and classroom management.
• Support colleagues through mentoring, coaching, and team teaching as required.
• Use assessment effectively to inform planning and raise standards across the school.
SENDCo Responsibilities
• Oversee the strategic development of SEND provision across the school.
• Identify pupils with SEND and ensure appropriate provision is in place to meet their needs.
• Coordinate, monitor, and review EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Work in close partnership with staff, parents, external agencies, and the local authority.
• Ensure the school meets all statutory requirements regarding SEND.
• Work in collaboration with the teacher in the Communication and Interaction Centre to ensure high standards and a supportive learning environment.
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.