Assistant Headteacher - SENDCO

Brentwood County High School, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  9 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £69,331.00 - £76,480.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Range 12 - 16

Assistant Headteacher - SENDCO job summary

FTE: 100% - Start Date: January 2026

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo to join our senior leadership team and champion the provision for students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. This is a pivotal role, combining strategic leadership with a focus on removing barriers to learning and enabling all students to thrive.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will:

• Lead and develop high-quality SEND provision across the school
• Inspire, motivate and influence colleagues to ensure outstanding teaching and learning for all
• Drive forward whole-school improvement as part of a values-led leadership team
• Work in close partnership with families, external agencies and the wider community
• Model the highest professional standards and uphold our school’s ethos of ambition, inclusion and excellence

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of raising achievement
• Brings strong leadership and management experience (whole-school or departmental)
• Has an in-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and a commitment to inclusive education
• Can inspire staff and students alike with vision, energy and integrity
• Is ready to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of our school and Trust

Why apply for Brentwood County High School?

At Brentwood County High School, we provide an education that supports students academically, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our co-operative values—, self-help, self-responsibility, equity, equality, democracy, and solidarity —shape everything we do and form the foundation of the “BCHS Way.”

Ofsted judged us “Good” in all areas, noting that pupils have high aspirations, value learning, and show resilience and responsibility. They praised our calm, purposeful lessons, commitment to values, and the many positive contributions students make, including sixth formers supporting younger pupils.

As a Co-operative Academy rooted in our community, we are proud to be an inclusive comprehensive school built on trust, respect, care, and hard work. We measure success by more than exam results, recognising the wider achievements of every young person.

What makes BCHS a great place to teach and learn:

• Motivated pupils with a strong voice, including diversity champions and a student parliament.
• Staff supported through extensive coaching and professional development.
• A knowledgeable, dynamic Trust and supportive governors with a strong understanding of education.

BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25. In February 2024, we opened the final stage of our £27 million DFE heritage building project. This provides new state-of-the-art learning environments including new science, sporting, technology, and art facilities whilst also retaining the character of the original school buildings that date back over a century.

BCHS is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. 

In return for your hard work you will receive: 

• A relocation package is available of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property.
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools.
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance.
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools.
• Recognition of continuous service.
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust.
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff.
• National Conditions of Service.
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teachers Pension Scheme.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while developing your own career in a forward-thinking, supportive environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and share our belief that every child deserves the very best, we would love to hear from you.

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th October 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 15th October 2025

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.

About Brentwood County High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brentwood County High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brentwood-county-high-school

Secondary school in Brentwood, part of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

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