Assistant Headteacher - SENCO
George Grenville Academy, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AP16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026 (earlier if possible)
Closing date
5 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £54,394.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership 3 to Leadership 7 depending on experience
Assistant Headteacher - SENCO job summary
Assistant Headteacher (SENCO)
George Grenville Academy, Buckingham
Part of Campfire Education Trust
Start Date: April 2026 (Earlier if possible)
Salary: L3 -L7
Contract: Full time, permanent
George Grenville Academy, our vibrant, one-form-entry primary school in the heart of Buckingham, is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Special Educational Needs (SEN) to join our forward-thinking community. As proud members of the Campfire Education Trust, we are committed to igniting curiosity, championing every learner, and ensuring every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, passionate, and experienced leader to play a key role in shaping inclusive practice across the school while contributing strategically to whole-school improvement.
About the Role
As Assistant Headteacher and SENCO, you will:
SENCO Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development of the school’s provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
- Identify and assess pupils with additional needs, coordinating high-quality provision and intervention.
- Oversee the cycle of assess-plan-do-review and ensure high-quality, person-centred support plans.
- Work closely with families, staff, external agencies, and the Campfire Education Trust inclusion team to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
- Manage the SEND resources, and support staff deployment effectively.
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance to staff to ensure inclusive, adaptive classroom practice.
- Lead on statutory processes, including EHCP applications, annual reviews, and progress reporting.
Assistant Headteacher Responsibilities
- Contribute to the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school.
- Lead by example in teaching and learning, modelling excellent classroom practice.
- Support whole-school self-evaluation, improvement planning, and curriculum development.
- Drive high expectations and a positive behaviour culture across the school.
- Line-manage staff, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development.
- Deputise for the Head of School when required and represent the school across the Trust.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds the NASENCo qualification (or is committed to completing it).
- Has proven experience as a SENCO or senior leader with a strong understanding of inclusive practice.
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for raising standards for all learners.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire others.
- Builds strong, nurturing relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Is committed to collaboration and innovation as part of Campfire Education Trust.
What We Offer
- A warm, supportive school community where every child is known and valued.
- A Trust that prioritises professional learning, collaboration, and teacher wellbeing.
- Opportunities for leadership development across the Campfire Education Trust.
- Enthusiastic pupils, dedicated staff, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Safeguarding Statement
George Grenville Academy and Campfire Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, online checks, identity and qualification verification, and satisfactory references prior to appointment.
How to Apply
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the school office on ebarson@georgegrenville.co.uk or on 01280 813273
All applications should be made through My New Term
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About George Grenville Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 232 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Grenville Academy website
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