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Assistant Headteacher SENDCo and Inclusion (Non Class Based)

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 5JQ

This job expired on 24 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
  • Other leadership role
• 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: L3 to L7

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead on SEND and Inclusion across our school. This is a non‑class‑based role, combining the strategic leadership of SEND and Safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The successful candidate will embrace our Christian ethos and support staff in their drive to secure continuous improvement for pupils with special educational needs, while also contributing to the wider safeguarding culture of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to our Christian ethos and inclusive values.
• Has an excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Is an experienced, exemplary teacher able to model and develop high‑quality practice.
• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND and other priority groups.
• Will be confident in leading safeguarding as the DSL.
• Can inspire, motivate and support colleagues across the school.
• Is passionate about wellbeing, mental health and pastoral care.
• Holds the NPQSENCo/NASENCo (or is committed to achieving the NPQSENCo).

• Has a proven track record of high‑quality leadership of a key school area.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

What the school offers its staff

St Peter’s is a two form entry Church of England primary school serving our local community. We are well positioned, being just off the M62, which makes us easily accessible from Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.

Our pupils are ‘outstandingly’ behaved, motivated and eager to learn and our dedicated, happy staff team is committed to giving them an excellent start in their education.

What we offer:

• A warm, supportive and ambitious school community.
• Enthusiastic, outstandingly behaved, pupils who love learning.
• A dedicated staff team committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong continuous professional development.

This is a great opportunity to join our school and have the chance to make a real and lasting impact. If you are an outstanding practitioner that is committed to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential, and looking to make that next step into leadership this could be the ideal role and we would be delighted to hear from you. You will be supported by training and CPD, to develop yourself as an outstanding leader.

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange your visit or find out more about the role, please contact the school on 01706 648195 and speak to Mr A Whelan, Headteacher.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to Mr Whelan (Headteacher) via the School Office office@stpetersce.rochdale.sch.uk by 12 noon on 24th March 2026.

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.

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Additional documents

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

5._Privacy_Notice (1).pdf - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

3._Policy_on_the_Recruitment_of_Ex-Offenders (1).pdf - 67.2 KB (opens in new tab)

2._Application_Guidance (1).pdf - 340 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Head SENDco and Inclusion JD.pdf - 167 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Head SENDco and Inclusion PS.pdf - 189 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Peter's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 455 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Peter's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@stpetersce.rochdale.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01706 648195
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-church-of-england-primary-school-rochdale

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is a two form entry primary school serving the local community. We are well positioned, being just off the M62, which makes us easily accessible from Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas. Our pupils are ‘outstandingly’ behaved, motivated and eager to learn; our dedicated, happy staff team is committed to giving them an excellent start in their education. 

Arranging a visit to St Peter's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stpetersce.rochdale.sch.uk.

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