Assistant Headteacher/Co SENDCo/EYFS & KS1 Leader & Behaviour Lead

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4HS

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale L4-L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Description

Assistant Headteacher (Co-SENDCo,EYFS/KS1 Leader, Behaviour Lead)

Main Purpose

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher in providing strategic leadership and management across the school.

The post holder will lead EYFS and KS1, act as Co-SENDCo, lead behaviour and attitudes across the school and contribute significantly to school improvement, curriculumdevelopmentand strategic planning.

The post holder will deputise for the Headteacher whenrequired.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Support the development and implementation of the school's vision and strategic priorities.

• Contribute to self-evaluation, school improvementplanningand monitoring activities.

• Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.

• Promote the Christian ethos and values of the school.

• Deputise for the Headteacher whenrequired.

EYFS/KS1 Leadership

• Lead the strategic development of EYFS and KS1.

• Secure high-quality teaching,learningand provision.

• Monitor standards,progressand attainment.

• Develop phase improvement plans.

• Coach, support and challenge staff to improve outcomes.

• Lead moderation and quality assurance activities.

Behaviour and Attitudes

• Lead the school's behaviour strategy.

• Ensure consistent implementation of behaviour systems and expectations.

• Monitor behavioural trends and evaluate impact.

• Support staff in managing challenging behaviours.

• Coordinate targeted interventions for pupils requiringadditionalsupport.

• Work closely with families and external agencies whereappropriate.

Co-SENDCo Responsibilities

• Jointly lead SEND provision across the school.

• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.

• Coordinate identification,assessmentand provision for pupils with SEND.

• Monitor progress and provision maps.

• Lead Annual Reviews and EHCP processes.

• Liaise with parents, staff,governorsand external agencies.

• Support staff in implementing effective inclusive practice.

Curriculum Leadership

• Lead an agreed curriculum subject area.

• Monitor standards and provision within the subject.

• Support curriculum development and staff training.

Staff Leadership

• Linemanageidentifiedteachers and support staff.

• Conduct performance management reviews.

• Support recruitment,inductionand staff development.

Teaching and Learning

• Model consistently outstanding classroom practice.

• Maintain a teaching commitment asdeterminedannually.

• Support quality assurance through lesson visits, workscrutinyand pupil voice activities.

Desirable: DSL training

What the school offers its staff

At Stanley St Peter's, our vision issimple:"UnlockPotential, Celebrate Success." We are proud to be a warm, inclusive Church of England school where children are encouraged to flourish academically,sociallyand emotionally within a caring Christian community. Our values of perseverance, courage, friendship, forgiveness,honestyand acceptance underpin all that we do.

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

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 298 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: cfrier@stanleystpeters.co.uk
• Phone number: 01924 663641
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanley-st-peters-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

We are a friendly school and are proud to have been rated as a 'good' school by Ofsted (Nov 2021) and an 'excellent' school by SIAMS (Feb 2023).

Arranging a visit to Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

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

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