Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENCo

Chesterton Primary School, Cirencester, GL7 1SS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026 or Sooner

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale L4

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENCo job summary

Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion and SENCo

Leadership Scale L4-8

Full Time

Permanent

Start Date: January 2026 or sooner

Location: Chesterton Primary School, Cirencester

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and SENCo. This exciting role also includes the strategic leadership and operational management of our Communication and Interaction Centre (CIC), supporting pupils with complex communication and interaction needs, including autism. It also includes our nursery & EYFS setting for 2 -4 year olds.

As our new Assistant Head, you will be a visible, approachable leader who puts inclusion at the heart of school life. You will work closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure that all pupils—regardless of need or background—receive a high-quality, ambitious, and inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead SEND provision across the school in line with the SEND Code of Practice
- Manage and develop the CIC, ensuring high-quality personalised support for pupils
- Champion inclusion, supporting staff in inclusive teaching and behaviour practices
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Line manage and coach staff within the inclusion and CIC team
- Work closely with external agencies and lead multi-agency reviews

We are looking for someone who

- Holds QTS and the National Award for SENCo (or is working towards it)
- Has proven leadership experience in primary education
- Has excellent knowledge of SEND legislation and effective inclusive practice
- Brings warmth, high expectations, and a commitment to teamwork
- Has experience working with pupils with autism or communication difficulties

We offer

- A forward-thinking, inclusive and nurturing school community
- A strong leadership team and dedicated staff
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- A well-established CIC provision with strong external support links

Closing Date: 11th July 12pm

Interviews: w/c 14th July 2025

For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact Sam Frost, admin@chesterton.gloucs.sch.uk

Chesterton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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.

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About Chesterton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chesterton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chesterton-primary-school-cirencester

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