Assistant Head of Inclusion – Deputy SENCO
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire, YO32 4BZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0625d046-a1bb-45e0-aec7-01e596524d87 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would like to invite applications for the permanent post of Assistant Head of Inclusion – Deputy SENCO, to work with the Head of Inclusion (SENCO) and Assistant Head of Inclusion – ERP Lead. The successful candidate will provide high quality support through administration organisation, monitoring and evaluating the provision for students who are SEND, low attaining on entry and EAL, to ensure that all groups are making progress. To liaise with parents, organise reviews and annual reviews.
The successful applicant must:-
• have the ability to set high standards and be a professional role model for staff in the department
• have the ability to support, guide and motivate others;
• have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills;
• have the ability to plan strategically;
• be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure;
• be flexible, collaborative and resilient;
• be able to demonstrate integrity, discretion and sensitivity.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a range of benefits, including:
• Full access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Training and development opportunities (CPD)
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice
You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.
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.
We would like to invite applications for the permanent post of Assistant Head of Inclusion – Deputy SENCO, to work with the Head of Inclusion (SENCO) and Assistant Head of Inclusion – ERP Lead. The successful candidate will provide high quality support through administration organisation, monitoring and evaluating the provision for students who are SEND, low attaining on entry and EAL, to ensure that all groups are making progress. To liaise with parents, organise reviews and annual reviews.
The successful applicant must:-
• have the ability to set high standards and be a professional role model for staff in the department
• have the ability to support, guide and motivate others;
• have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills;
• have the ability to plan strategically;
• be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure;
• be flexible, collaborative and resilient;
• be able to demonstrate integrity, discretion and sensitivity.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a range of benefits, including:
• Full access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Training and development opportunities (CPD)
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice
You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.
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.