ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER FOR PRIMARY (SEND)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 9HP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 45daf6d6-ab54-4891-b44a-a8712a9eb7b1 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher from September 2026, to lead and manage our diverse and complex cohort of pupils in our primary setting. The school has developed a supportive and nurturing provision and environment for pupils with complex special educational needs and require an experienced practitioner to lead our team and continue this excellent work.
We expect candidates to have at least (please see full details in Job Description):-
• A passion for supporting pupils to learn to the best of their ability.
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Have a strong understanding on complex special educational needs and Autism and how this impacts Pupils and families.
• Have a detailed understanding of curriculum provision that support pupils with complex special educational needs.
• Have considerable experience of supporting the learning, progress and development of pupils with complex special educational needs.
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting.
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities.
• Experience of using and implementing communication strategies e.g. PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, in print, objects of reference, AAC devices etc. to develop pupils understanding and communication skills.
• Experience of supporting and leading CPD for staff to develop their knowledge and skills to work directly with complex pupil cohorts.
• Experience of supporting and leading sensory provision for pupils with complex special educational needs
• As a designated safeguarding trained staff member undertake and refresh DSL training to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in fulfilling the safeguarding requirements in line with KCSiE.
What the school offers its staff
Exhall Grange Specialist School has a friendly staff group with strong and supportive leadership and management.
All Warwickshire County Council employees have access to the Vivup Benefits package which can provide discounts on cycle to work, car leasing, high street store discounts and much more. Additionally, they have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which can offer support and guidance on a range of issues/concerns.
The school also subscribes to the Senior Leadership Team personal check-in service offered by Snowford Grange Counselling service.
The School premises includes a fitness suite and swimming pool which are accessible to staff outside of the school day.
Teachers Pension Scheme contributions.
Further details about the role
Interviews will commence on Wednesday 6 May 2026. Some candidates will be invited to return on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
Exhall Grange is deeply committed to safeguarding our pupils and, as part of our pre-employment processes, we undertake online searches of all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. A prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants of teaching roles who may undertake teaching work. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check for both children and adults.
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher from September 2026, to lead and manage our diverse and complex cohort of pupils in our primary setting. The school has developed a supportive and nurturing provision and environment for pupils with complex special educational needs and require an experienced practitioner to lead our team and continue this excellent work.
We expect candidates to have at least (please see full details in Job Description):-
• A passion for supporting pupils to learn to the best of their ability.
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Have a strong understanding on complex special educational needs and Autism and how this impacts Pupils and families.
• Have a detailed understanding of curriculum provision that support pupils with complex special educational needs.
• Have considerable experience of supporting the learning, progress and development of pupils with complex special educational needs.
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting.
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities.
• Experience of using and implementing communication strategies e.g. PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, in print, objects of reference, AAC devices etc. to develop pupils understanding and communication skills.
• Experience of supporting and leading CPD for staff to develop their knowledge and skills to work directly with complex pupil cohorts.
• Experience of supporting and leading sensory provision for pupils with complex special educational needs
• As a designated safeguarding trained staff member undertake and refresh DSL training to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in fulfilling the safeguarding requirements in line with KCSiE.
What the school offers its staff
Exhall Grange Specialist School has a friendly staff group with strong and supportive leadership and management.
All Warwickshire County Council employees have access to the Vivup Benefits package which can provide discounts on cycle to work, car leasing, high street store discounts and much more. Additionally, they have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which can offer support and guidance on a range of issues/concerns.
The school also subscribes to the Senior Leadership Team personal check-in service offered by Snowford Grange Counselling service.
The School premises includes a fitness suite and swimming pool which are accessible to staff outside of the school day.
Teachers Pension Scheme contributions.
Further details about the role
Interviews will commence on Wednesday 6 May 2026. Some candidates will be invited to return on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
Exhall Grange is deeply committed to safeguarding our pupils and, as part of our pre-employment processes, we undertake online searches of all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. A prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants of teaching roles who may undertake teaching work. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check for both children and adults.