Assistant Headteacher – SENCO and DSL
Abbey Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0AB11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
6 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
- Other leadership roles
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
- Leadership Scale Point 1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Abbey Primary School (part of the ONE Academy Trust) is a highly successful school that makes a difference every day to the life chances of the pupils who attend. We are committed to giving every pupil the best possible start in life, irrespective of background or circumstance.
Following the retirement of our current SENCO and DSL, the Trust wish to appoint an inspirational, innovative and visionary leader who thrives on opportunities to this forward-thinking, inclusive and happy school to support children and staff to their best ability.
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher who will embrace and drive new initiatives to make a real difference to the lives of pupils in our school. This opportunity would be suitable for either an aspiring Assistant Head, or an existing Assistant Head who is looking to broaden their experience prior to taking up further leadership opportunities
We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating an inclusive school and ensuring all children reach their potential. The successful candidate will be someone who will inspire others by bringing energy, a hard-working attitude and new ideas to our school; someone who enjoys a challenge, works at pace and wants to make a difference to the life chances of the children at Abbey.. This is a very special opportunity to extend your leadership experience and be part of a wonderful school community.
The successful candidate will need to:
- Be an outstanding and innovative leader with flair, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
- Have an expectation of high standards (of yourself, colleagues and the children)
- Have a passion for ensuring excellent provision and opportunities for all children and ensuring their safety.
- Have a thorough understanding of what good “quality first” teaching and learning looks like across the entire school
- Understand the importance of pupils’ well-being and personal growth on their journey to achieving the highest standards they can
- Have a ‘growth mind-set’ approach to learning and be committed to personal professional development and working towards qualifications.
- Be a true team player with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills - capable of coaching and mentoring the next generation of leaders
What the school offers its staff
- Happy, hard-working and motivated children who enjoy learning
- Hard working, supportive and caring colleagues
- An inclusive, welcoming and supportive school community
- Mentoring and induction from an experienced Headteacher and the Trust
- Access to a range of continual professional development opportunities supported by the Trust.
- A highly motivated and dedicated team of Senior Leaders
- A supportive and forward-thinking governing body
- A well-resourced attractive working environment
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The role will involve being DSL trained and contributing to the leadership of safeguarding across the school. The successful candidate will undergo a full DBS check prior to their appointment.
A visit to the school website www.abbeyprimaryschool.co.uk will give you a good introduction to our school and we really hope it will encourage you to visit us. Potential applicants are actively encouraged to make a visit to our school to see us at work. Please contact our office manager, Charlotte Mellors, to arrange a visit or request an information pack.
Application forms and further details are available from the school website or by e-mailing cmellors@abbey.notts.sch.uk
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence
Closing date: 7th November 8:30am
Shortlisting: 7th November
Interviews: 13th and 14th November
Abbey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointments to any post are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, a barred list check and Disqualification Declaration. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. The job role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020)
Further information about the job
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Abbey Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 458 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbey Primary School website
- Email address
- cmellors@abbey.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01623 481117
Arranging a visit to Abbey Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cmellors@abbey.notts.sch.uk.
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