Assistant Headteacher - SEND and Inclusion
Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
23 April 2025 at 8am
Date listed
19 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,919.00 - £73,819.00 Annually (FTE)
Assistant Headteacher - SEND and Inclusion job summary
Are you a compassionate and driven leader with a commitment to inclusion and SEND excellence?
We seek an Assistant Head – SEND and Inclusion to join our dynamic senior leadership team and drive outstanding provision for students with additional needs. Discover our commitment to SEND and Inclusion here
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SENCO or senior leader to make a real impact in a forward-thinking school. As SENDCO and a member of the senior leadership team you will lead whole school Inclusion and our SEND strategy, unlocking barriers for all children with SEND and children from under-resourced backgrounds. You will be responsible for whole school strategy such as the student advocate initiative and a large team of teaching assistants, learning mentors and specialist staff. You will lead with kindness, innovation and a total commitment to achieving zero gaps for our most vulnerable learners.
About Our School
Our purpose is to provide ‘excellence for all’ and we achieve this through respect, excellence, adventure, commitment and honesty. For more about Harrogate Grammar School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Flexible working options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
- A genuinely supportive environment – We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making HGS a place where you can thrive.
- A strong sense of community – Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
- Ongoing professional development – We invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.
- Benefits – Enjoy a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. Details HERE
About You
You will be
- An inspirational leader with a track record of driving SEND improvement
- Committed to inclusive teaching to ensure ‘excellence for all’
- Experienced in leading a SEND team with innovation and compassion.
- Experienced in working across different school settings
Next steps
Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity. If you would like to visit our school ahead of applying to meet the team and hear more, you are very welcome! To speak with us, or arrange a visit, please contact Marie-Louise on HowardML@hgs.rklt.co.uk
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.
Closing Date: Final closing date is 23 April at 8am. Interviews may commence while this advert is open, so we advise you to apply asap to avoid missing out.
Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Harrogate Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 2097 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harrogate Grammar School website
Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter and we work hard to encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.
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