Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Cross Gates Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 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: L1 - L5 £53326 - £58851

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced SENCO to join our vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school. They will develop, lead and maintain high quality SEND provision and inclusion for our vulnerable learners, which enables excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils. Alongside this, the role will involve working closely with our SENCO Assistant and Speech and Language HLTA to oversee our internal speech and language provision ‘The Hub,’ and our external speech and language and SEMH provision, ‘The Nest.’ It will also involve being a designated safeguarding officer and line management of some support staff. The role is principally non-class based role but there may be a small teaching responsibility. The successful candidate will have the SENCO National Professional Qualification (NPQ) or be willing to undertake the training.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who:

• Can demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with a clear commitment to all aspects of school life.
• Is a caring leader who has exceptional leadership and decision making skills and is able to lead on whole school development priorities.
• Has relevant experience in SEND and is a trained SENCo or willing to undertake training.
• Can work with a range of stakeholders to provide the best possible outcomes for all our learners.
• Is able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and their families.
• Approaches their work with enthusiasm, resilience and creativity.
• Is inclusive and ambitious for all children.

What the school offers its staff

Cross Gates Primary School is a welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds and part of the Leeds East Primary Partnership. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to ambition, excellence and continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love to learn and grow. Our vision, Aspire, Learn, Succeed, underpins everything we do.

In return we can offer the successful candidates:

• A thriving and successful good school with the well-being of staff and pupils at the forefront of all decision-making processes.
• A chance to develop you strategic thinking.
• A commitment to your professional development and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills.
• Motivated children and staff.
• A commitment to supporting your work life balance.
• Supportive colleagues, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• Collaborative work with our colleagues from four other schools within the Leeds East Primary Partnership

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

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

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.

AHT Inclusion JD & PS.pdf - 268 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cross Gates Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 268 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cross Gates Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2645763
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cross-gates-primary-school

Cross Gates Primary School is a welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds and part of the Leeds East Primary Partnership. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to excellence and continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love to learn and grow. Our vision, Aspire, Learn, Succeed, underpins everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Cross Gates Primary School

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

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