Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and SEND

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  4 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £49,781.00 - £54,935.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and SEND job summary

The Directors of St John the Baptist Catholic Multi-Academy Trust are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join the senior leadership team of Sacred Heart, with a strategic focus on behaviour and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a pivotal role in our journey of rapid improvement, offering the opportunity to shape a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and support for every child.

The school and the Trust are part of the Diocese of East Anglia.

About the Role:

As Assistant Headteacher, you will:

• Lead on whole-school behaviour strategy, fostering a calm, safe, and respectful learning environment.
• Oversee SEND provision, ensuring all pupils receive the support they need to thrive.
• Work closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement and raise standards.
• Support and develop staff in delivering inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
• Build strong relationships with families, external agencies, and the wider community.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of improving behaviour and outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Brings energy, empathy, and a relentless commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Is a skilled communicator and team player, able to inspire and support colleagues.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-need environment and remains calm under pressure.
• Holds (or is working towards) the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us?

• A committed and supportive leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to staff well-being, including coaching and supervision offered as part out in our Trust Staff Charter.
• The opportunity to be part of a community of Catholic schools, committed to achieving excellence through purposeful collaboration and people growth
• Opportunities for excellent career development within our Multi-Academy Trust, thanks to our Research School and Teaching School Hub
• A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children who need it most.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

To apply please complete the online application form at MyNewTerm.

For further information, or to arrange a visit to the school please contact: Gloria Boulton on 01760 721330 or email admin@sacredheartcps.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the Right to Work in the UK before you apply.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham

• School type: Academy, Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-voluntary-aided-primary-school-swaffham

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