19 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    1 September 2026

  • Latest start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 June 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

Pay scale

L9 - L11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a person who:

  • Is a champion for all pupils and an advocate for an inclusive, equitable and values-driven education
  • Has experience of, or a strong understanding of, working in a diverse urban community
  • Embeds high expectations for all learners, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable
  • Will champion adaptive teaching and evidence-informed practice to ensure consistency and excellence in classroom provision
  • Will lead and oversee the quality of inclusion, SEND and pastoral systems, ensuring that provision has clear impact on pupil outcomes
  • Has the expertise to fulfil the statutory responsibilities of SENDCo in line with the SEND Code of Practice
  • Will lead high-quality systems for behaviour and culture, promoting positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging
  • Will monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and provision, ensuring continuous improvement
  • Will work closely with families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for all pupils
  • Will contribute to whole-school leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • An inclusive, nurturing and ambitious primary school at the heart of the Mulberry Schools Trust
  • A strong commitment to inclusion, equity and high aspirations for every child
  • A dedicated, skilled and collaborative staff team who are passionate about improving life chances for pupils
  • Supportive and experienced leadership, with a strong focus on staff development and wellbeing
  • High-quality professional development and clear pathways into senior leadership
  • A culture that values reflective practice, collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Strong partnerships with families, governors and the wider Trust community
  • A commitment to reducing workload and supporting staff wellbeing

Excellent opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families

This post would suit:

  • An experienced Assistant Headteacher seeking a new leadership challenge in an inclusive primary setting
  • An existing SENDCo looking to develop and broaden their practice within a larger strategic leadership role
  • An aspiring SENDCo who is ready to take the next step into statutory SEND leadership


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 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.

Additional documents

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

Assistant Principal (Inclusion and SEND) JD.docx - 57.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Mulberry Silverdale Primary

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
622 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Mulberry Silverdale Primary website
Email address
office@mulberrysilverdale.org
Phone number
01424448100
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Silverdale Primary Academy

The Silverdale Primary Academy is at the very heart of the community of St Leonards on Sea. We love our town. And the feeling’s mutual.

We are deeply committed to our families and making sure that the education we provide for their children will raise standards and aspirations for everyone.

The academy has an extensive and beautiful grounds and very large playing fields, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool on site, a rainforest themed library, a Forest Schools outdoor learning area and a large bank of ICT resources. It has a published admissions number of 90 and total capacity of 630 pupils. 

Arranging a visit to Mulberry Silverdale Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mulberrysilverdale.org.

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