Assistant Headteacher Inclusion (SENCO)

Saffron Green Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2PP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £54,496.00 - £54,496.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership 2

Assistant Headteacher Inclusion (SENCO) job summary

We are looking to appoint a committed and passionate Assistant Headteacher Inclusion (SENCO) who has the enthusiasm and dedication to make a difference to the lives of our pupils. This role is part-time but full-time will be considered for the right person. We are culturally diverse and believe that everyone has something that can enrich the lives of others. We know that everyone has their own talents, and believe that it is our role to develop them further through high quality teaching experiences.

We are proud that our school has been recognised as 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high standards, strong leadership, and a supportive environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Excellence, Resilience and Innovation. At Saffron Green, we are looking for someone who:

• Puts children at the heart of everything they do
• Is an aspiring practitioner and dedicated to supporting school improvement
• Is able to prioritise and delegate effectively
• Is a strong communicator, who is personable, caring and passionate with high expectations of themselves and others
• Is committed to their own continued professional development

In return we offer:

• Happy and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
• A dedicated, supportive and friendly team of staff
• Access to structured CPD and training

We are committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check and references.

We welcome visits from interested candidates. For more information about the role or to arrange a visit, please email admin@saffrongreen.herts.sch.uk.

We are determined to make a successful appointment for this post. As such, the SLT and the Governors reserve the right to conduct interviews before the closing date - therefore apply early to avoid disappointment.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Saffron Green Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saffron Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saffron-green-primary-school

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