Assistant Headteacher - SENDCO and Attendance & Behaviour Lead

Nether Green Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3QA

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L3 - 7

What skills and experience we're looking for

The new Assistant Headteacher will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher (Head ofInclusion) and the wider Senior Leadership Team to lead two vital areas of school life: our SEND and Inclusionprovision, and our relational approach to Attendance and Behaviour.

As SENDCO, you will champion the very best provision for any child with Special Educational Needs at ourschool, supporting teachers to ensure the provision for pupils with SEN in their class is excellent, and workingclosely with families of children with SEMH and SEND.

As Attendance & Behaviour Lead, you will be the driving force behind our whole-school relational and TraumaInformed approach, ensuring it remains secure, embedded and consistently applied by every member of staff,and leading our strategy to secure excellent attendance for all pupils.

The school aims to develop the whole child in an environment which is caring, calm, purposeful and happy,and one which respects others and recognises individual needs. We pride ourselves on ensuring that when ourchildren leave Nether Green Junior School they are ready to embark on the next step of their learning journey.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who will:

- be a visible and accessible leader, promoting the school and working with parents, carers and the widercommunity

- share their SEND knowledge and continue to draw on research to improve and further develop ourprovision across school whilst working within the framework of the SEN Code of Practice

- lead, manage and organise others and the provision for our most vulnerable children

- be the driving force behind our relational, Trauma Informed approach to behaviour, leading training andcoaching so that all staff apply it with confidence and consistency

- use attendance and behaviour data skilfully to identify patterns early and lead swift, effective action tosecure excellent attendance and behaviour across school

- be solution-focused and have the strategic vision to secure the best outcomes for the school in a changingeducation environment

- work with the senior leadership team to lead an outward-looking school which values collaboration andseeks opportunities to work with other schools

- develop leadership throughout Nether Green Junior School, driving the professional development of allour staff members while maintaining our happy, productive school.

We are looking for someone with genuine experience and expertise in leading relational and Trauma Informedpractice, who can balance this with the demands of the SENDCO role to ensure SEND provision is consistentand of a high standard across the school, giving every child the best possible experience and preparing themfully for the next stage of their education.

While this is a substantial leadership role, the successful candidate will retain a teaching commitment ofbetween half a day and a full day each week. We believe strongly in our leaders modelling excellent teachingand relational practice directly with children, and we want this to remain a genuine, valued part of the role. Itwill also give you an opportunity to teach in different year groups and classes across the school.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and enthusiastic and has the ability to become an asset to ourschool, and, just as importantly, someone who will fit in with the school's ethos, contribute to the school'sdevelopment continuing to ensure our development and improvement is maintained, and become involved inthe life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer a supportive environment towork in, a hardworking and friendly staff team, goodprofessional development, and enthusiastic childrenwith a wide range of talents and abilities.

Applicants are welcome to visit the school at one of the following times:

• Thursday 24 September, 9am or 4pm
• Thursday 1 October, 9am or 4pm

Please telephone 0114 2302461 or email recruitment@nethergreen-jun.sheffield.sch to let us know if you wish to attend.

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

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all our children and expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Candidates are expected to read the school’s safeguarding policy, available on the school website.
If successful, you will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with a check against the Children’s Barred List.
You will also be asked to sign your application form at interview to confirm that all the information given is accurate and without omission.
Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

NEW NGJS Assistant Headteacher FINAL.pdf - 13 MB (opens in new tab)

About Nether Green Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 375 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Nether Green Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@nethergreen-jun.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2302461
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nether-green-junior-school

At Nether Green Junior School, we are proud to be a caring, inclusive and high-achieving community where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We provide a safe, calm and purposeful environment where children feel happy, confident and ready to learn.

Our aim is to prepare children for the next phase of their education and for life beyond school, helping them to develop the confidence, independence, curiosity and resilience they need to succeed both academically and personally.

Our staff are passionate about supporting all pupils academically, socially and emotionally, and we work together to ensure that every child succeeds.

Arranging a visit to Nether Green Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nethergreen-jun.sheffield.sch.uk.

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