Assistant Head of Inclusion – Deputy SENCO

Joseph Rowntree School, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 4BZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 8, Level 1- 4 £34,301 to £37,439 p.a

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application pack - Assistant Head of Inclusion - Deputy SENCO - 14.04.26.pdf - 826 KB (opens in new tab)

Schools Applicant Guidance.pdf - 301 KB (opens in new tab)

About Joseph Rowntree School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Joseph Rowntree School website
• Email address: recruitment@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01904 552100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/joseph-rowntree-school

Welcome to our website and thank you for your interest in The Joseph Rowntree School. We are a successful 11-18 comprehensive school of over 1300 students, with over 200 students in the sixth form. Our modern buildings and state of the art facilities provide an excellent learning environment and our talented and dedicated team of staff are wholly committed to the school and its students. We offer a broad curriculum which enables students to develop knowledge and skills that lead to important qualifications and the nurturing of talents.

Arranging a visit to Joseph Rowntree School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk.

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