Assistant Headteacher- SENDCO

Crown Lane Primary School, London, SW16 3HX

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• 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: L8-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

Crown Lane Primary is a vibrant, diverse community school on the Streatham Norwood border. We are a small, one form entry school with a growing Autism Resource Base and a supportive staff and leadership team who are committed to ensuring the best opportunities and outcomes for our children. We are part of the WCL Federation with Woodmansterne School and Sixth Form in Streatham.

Crown Lane Autism Resource Base is an integral part of the whole school, supporting children with a diagnosis of autism and an EHCP. As Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO), you will lead SEND provision, ensuring statutory requirements are met while maintaining a relentless focus on positive outcomes for pupils and families. You will work closely with the Head of School and other leaders to shape the school’s strategic direction, promote a culture of high expectations, collaboration and professional growth.

We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO) with:

• extensive experience of working with children with SEND;

• an excellent understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and a commitment to inclusion in a mainstream setting;

• the ability to deliver the school’s vision, ethos, priorities and targets;

• the drive and personal qualities to work effectively with all members of the school community and outside agencies;

• middle or senior leadership experience;

• the ability to prioritise, manage workload and meet deadlines in a demanding environment;

• strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to build positive relationships;

• a can-do, positive attitude;

• a commitment to the school’s inclusive ethos and kindness;

• the resilience to manage change, pressure and remain stay calm.

What the school offers its staff

• We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
• Discounted wrap around care if your child/ren attend Sporting Champs after school club provision
• Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
• We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange get-togethers, and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
• A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
• We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Crown Lanes values and ethos;
• Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
• we have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

Assistant Head Primary School JD and Person Spec.pdf - 293 KB (opens in new tab)

CL AHT SENDCO AD.pdf - 412 KB (opens in new tab)

About Crown Lane Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 253 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crown Lane Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@crownlaneschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02086704713
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crown-lane-primary-school

Crown Lane Primary is a vibrant, diverse community school on the Streatham Norwood border. We are a small, one form entry school with a growing Autism Resource Base and a supportive staff and leadership team who are committed to ensuring the best opportunities and outcomes for our children. We are part of the WCL Federation with Woodmansterne School and Sixth Form in Streatham.

Arranging a visit to Crown Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@crownlaneschool.co.uk.

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