Assistant Head - SENDCO

Coten End Primary School, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4NP

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 57,137.00 - 63,070.00

Assistant Head - SENDCO job summary

Coten End Primary School

Coten End

Warwick

CV34 4NP

Coten End Primary School - Home

Executive Headteacher: Sarah Sheepy

Head of School: Nick Williams

Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo

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L5-9 £57,137 - £63,070

Coten End Primary School is a large, highly regarded three‑form entry primary school in Warwick, with 654 pupils on roll. We are exceptionally proud of our dedicated and caring staff team, our hard‑working and well‑behaved children, our vibrant learning environment and our strong partnership with parents and carers. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background or ability, achieves their very best. Equally, we are passionate about developing the talent of all staff, enabling them to flourish and succeed.

We are pleased to offer a rare and exciting opportunity to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo). This is a non‑class‑based role, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact across the school supporting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

The Assistant Head/SENDCo will lead and further develop SEND provision across the school, working closely with staff, parents, pupils and external agencies to ensure that individual needs are identified early and supported effectively. You will play a key role in shaping inclusive practice, supporting high‑quality teaching and learning, and promoting positive outcomes for all learners.

From the moment you join Coten End Primary School, you will be warmly welcomed by staff and pupils alike. Working under the direction of the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School and the Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion), you will continue to grow as a leader, supported by high‑quality professional development opportunities. Our ethos is captured in our school motto:

“Learning For Everyone, Learning From Everyone.”

Coten End Primary is part of Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust, offering the benefits of close collaboration with colleagues across the trust, shared expertise, enhanced opportunities for pupils, and a rich professional learning offer for staff.

Our senior leadership structure includes two Deputy Headteachers, working closely with the Head of School and Executive Headteacher. This new additional role, joining the SLT, would suit an experienced and ambitious leader seeking to further develop their leadership journey as part of a supportive and forward‑thinking senior leadership team.

“We all share the school’s passion and commitment to provide an enjoyable, excellent education for all the children and the best possible professional fulfilment for all staff. We fully support the school’s strong caring ethos combined with rigorous educational ambitions for its pupils.”

— Chair of Governors

Coten End Primary joined Stowe Valley MAT in April 2025. We strongly believe that collaborative working across the MAT enriches professional practice, strengthens leadership capacity and creates further opportunities for career development.

If you are a reflective, knowledgeable and child‑centred SENDCo with a commitment to excellence and inclusion, we would love to hear from you.

All applications are via our online platform and can be found on the Vacancies section of the Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust website www.stowevalleymat.com.

  

Visits to the school are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Visits will take place on the following dates and times:

Tuesday 5th May 9.15am

Friday 8th May 2.00pm

Monday 11th May 3.45pm

Tuesday 12th May 2.00pm

Wednesday 13th May 9.15am

Please contact Debra Smith (Heads' PA) either via email cot-admin@stowevalley.com or phone 01926 491329 to book a visit

Please note that strong applications may be considered upon receipt.

The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

 

Registered Office: Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW

Registered in England No: 10445759. A Company Limited by Guarantee Telephone 01926 812560

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Coten End Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 654 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coten-end-primary-school

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