26 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    25 March 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£52,026 - £60,144 (L1-L7)

Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO job summary

Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO - Lead Inclusion. Shape Futures. Transform Lives.

Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for inclusion, high-quality teaching, and outcomes for all learners? We are seeking a dynamic and committed Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and drive excellence in SEND provision across our school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner who thrives on challenge, leads with integrity, and is dedicated to improving the life chances of every child.

Hours: 1 FTE

Interview date: 24 April 2026

Contract: fixed term until 31 August 2027

Salary: £52,026 - £60,144 (L1-L7)

As Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our school’s strategic direction—particularly in ensuring high-quality education, care, and personalised support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working closely with the Headteacher, SLT, parents, external agencies and our wider trust (ELAN), you will lead SEND provision, strengthen safeguarding practice as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and ensure all learners experience success.

This role brings genuine leadership responsibility, including deputising for the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement the school’s SEND strategy and provision.
  • Monitor teaching quality, pupil progress, and achievement across the school.
  • Provide professional guidance and high-impact professional development (PD) to staff.
  • Oversee SEND records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Work proactively with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
  • Respond to safeguarding concerns as a DSL and promote a strong safeguarding culture.
  • Take responsibility for the school in the absence of senior leaders.
  • Collaborate across ELAN and wider networks to improve outcomes for young people.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced, resilient, and passionate leader who can demonstrate:

  • Outstanding classroom practice.
  • A strong understanding of SEND, safeguarding, and inclusive teaching.
  • The ability to inspire and influence others to drive whole‑school improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills with pupils, families, staff, governors, and agencies.
  • A commitment to personal and professional growth.
  • The drive to remove barriers to learning and unlock every child’s potential.
  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • National Award for SENDCO (or commitment to completing it)
  • Up‑to‑date DSL training (or willingness to refresh)

Why choose Bournville?

We are passionate about children’s education, and by becoming part of our community, you will have a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives. Bournville is a school that puts nurture at the heart of its ethos and approach and in June 2024 we were awarded the National Nurturing Schools award.

We are a national Nurture school and a trauma-informed approach underpins our values and principles when supporting children in our school.

At Bournville, we are more than just a school; we are a family that understands and nurtures every aspect of each child.  Our staff members become advocates for our pupils and families, building strong relationships with the whole community. If you are looking for a school that understands the importance of providing children, the right support at the right time is important then we are the school for you

If you are looking to inspire and support children in a modern, busy, vibrant environment, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future together.

What we offer:

  • a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do
  • a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare
  • a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated
  • the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

If you are ready to lead with purpose, empower others, and champion inclusion across our school, we would love to hear from you.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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

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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About Bournville Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
514 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
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School website
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We are passionate about children’s education, and by becoming part of our community, you will have a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives. Bournville is a school that puts nurture at the heart of its ethos and approach and in June 2024 we were awarded the National Nurturing Schools award.

We are a national Nurture school and a trauma informed approach underpins our values and principles when supporting children in our school.

At Bournville, we are more than just a school; we are a family that understands and nurtures every aspect of each child.  Our staff members become advocates for our pupils and families, building strong relationships with the whole community. If you are looking for a school that understands the importance of providing children, the right support at the right time is important then we are the school for you

If you are looking to inspire and support children in a modern, busy, vibrant environment, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future together.

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