Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (and SENDCo)

The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School, Greenford, UB6 9JU

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  15 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

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
• Pay scale: L7-L11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for inclusion? Can you contribute to a culture where every child is valued and flourishes?

For September, we are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (and SENDCo) who will champion our vision of inclusive excellence, driving forward our provision for SEND and ensuring equity for all learners.

Edward Betham is a two-form entry multicultural Church of England Voluntary Aided School situated in Greenford, West London. Founded two hundred and forty-five years ago, we are a good school with high expectations of all our learners, seeking to appoint a leader who demonstrates vision, motivation and the ability to inspire us.

To join us on our learning journey you will:

• be an exemplary classroom practitioner with a passion for learning
• play a key role in shaping and implementing our inclusion strategy, supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and ensuring that all pupils have access to high-quality education
• lead on EHCP processes, intervention strategies, and multi-agency working with external specialists such as Educational Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists
• take responsibility for Pupil Premium
• provide high-quality training and professional development for staff on inclusive teaching strategies and SEND best practice
• work closely in partnership with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to develop a strategic view for the school, analyse and plan for its future needs and further development
• have a clear vision and commitment to inclusive education and be supportive of our Christian values and ethos

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• confident, courteous and highly-motivated pupils
• an established team of professional, dedicated staffwho offer great support
• supportive leaders, enabling meaningful professional development
• a pro-active and encouraging Governing Board and Parent/Carer Community
• a varied, rich curriculum with emphasis on creativity and issues of social and environmental justice

Further details about the role

Closing Date: Application Forms to be submitted to the school by 12:00pm on Thursday 15th May. Please send completed application forms toadmin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd May 2024.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to rigorous and appropriate safeguarding checks. You will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy is on our website.

References will be sought before interview. We reserve the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and online; the panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Edward Betham AHT Job Description.pdf - 189 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Assistant Headteacher (inclusion & SENDCo).pdf - 158 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02085788928
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-edward-betham-church-of-england-primary-school

Edward Betham School is a two-form entry Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School maintained by the London Borough of Ealing. We currently have 414 pupils on roll (including 35 Nursery places). The school is located on a split-site in Oldfield Lane South on the south side of the Western Avenue (A40) within a short walking distance of a number of bus and underground routes.

Arranging a visit to The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk.

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