Assistant Headteacher - SENCO
E-Act the Kingfisher School, Bristol, BS4 4BJ5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £51,771.00 - £58,569.00 Annually (Actual) L1-L6
Assistant Headteacher - SENCO job summary
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher - SENCO
E-ACT The Kingfisher School- Work Hard, Be Kind Have Courage
At E-ACT The Kingfisher School, we believe every child has extraordinary potential waiting to shine. Our warm and inclusive Bristol academy is a place where curiosity is ignited, confidence is nurtured, and children learn to believe in themselves and their future.
Guided by our core values ‘’Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Courage’’ we strive to develop learners who not only succeed academically but grow into compassionate, resilient individuals ready to make a positive difference in the world.
Our passionate staff team works with purpose and pride, creating inspiring learning experiences that celebrate diversity, encourage ambition, and empower children to dream big. As part of the EACT family, we offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to a vibrant, forward thinking educational community.‑ACT family, we offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to a vibrant, forward‑thinking educational community.
Learn what makes us shine: https://kingfisherschool.e-act.org.uk
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.
Are you an inspiring senior leader looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?
We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Assistant Headteacher - SENCO to join our senior leadership team and play a key role in leading our vision for inclusion, SEND and student wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to influence whole-school strategy, further enhance SEND provision, improve outcomes for all students, and contribute to our ongoing school improvement journey.
We are looking for a leader with the expertise, drive and commitment to champion inclusive practice, support and develop staff, and ensure every student is able to achieve their full potential. If you are ready to make a meaningful and lasting impact as a SENCO and senior leader, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be a passionate and experienced professional with strong leadership qualities, a clear and strategic vision for inclusion, and a genuine commitment to raising achievement and outcomes for every learner.
Join a forward-thinking, supportive school community where your expertise will help shape provision and empower every student to succeed.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Headteacher in developing and implementing the vision and strategic direction of the Academy
- Develop and embed strategies that support the Academy vision and help to improve all elements of teaching, learning and assessment
- Ensure the Academy is always fully compliant in all areas of Safeguarding
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies
- Take a strategic lead in monitoring, evaluating, and developing the quality of Inclusion and SEND provision across the academy
Monitor progress of students including those with SEND and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching to guide future improvements.
Pay range: L1-L6: £51,771 - £58,569
Full Time, Permanent.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- SENCO Qualification, previous experience as a SENCO or a commitment to undertake the NPQ SENCO qualification within 18 months
- Degree or relevant qualification in education or a related field
- Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them
- Sound knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 2014
- Excellent leadership, organisation, and strategic planning skills
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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 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.
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- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 133 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- E-Act the Kingfisher School website
I am delighted to welcome you to The Kingfisher School which is part of the Venturers Trust family of schools. Working together with other Trust schools we are committed to providing each child with an exceptional education in an empathetic, supportive environment.
The Kingfisher School provides education from Nursery through to Year 6. We have a brand-new school built which provides amazing facilities for all our pupils from Nursery to Year 6.
Working together we will ensure that the values on which the school is founded drive our development forward so that The Kingfisher School offers children the strongest foundation for learning.
Kirsteen Craig
Principal
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