Assistant Headteacher - SENDCO
Parkfield Primary School, Manchester, M24 4AFThis job expired on 18 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term- Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 1 - 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a deep understanding of SEND and experience supporting a wide range of needs
- Is an effective communicator and skilled leader, able to motivate and support colleagues
- Demonstrates compassion, high expectations and a strong commitment to every child’s well-being and progress
- Is reflective, proactive and committed to their own professional development
- Has a clear vision for inclusive practice and whole-school SEND strategy
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A non-class-based leadership role with the time and capacity to make a whole-school impact
- Pupils and staff who embody our values of positivity, ambition, resilience and kindness
- A welcoming, happy and inclusive school community
- Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and proud of their school
- A broad, balanced and creative curriculum that inspires curiosity and lifelong learning
- A skilled, supportive and committed staff team
- Families who value and actively support the school
- A highly engaged governing body and a Headteacher who values collaboration, wellbeing and ambition
Please visit our website to find out more about Parkfield:www.parkfieldprimary.com
Further details about the role
Assistant Headteacher SENDCO
Required for September 2025
Are you a dedicated and inspiring teacher with a passion for inclusion and a desire to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Are you ready to lead SEND across a whole school and play a key role in shaping our inclusive and nurturing ethos?
The children, staff and governors of Parkfield Primary School are looking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO) to join our forward-thinking and supportive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring leader with a passion for SEND to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of SEND provision across the school
- Lead and develop our successful nurture provision
- Work closely with staff, families, external professionals and pupils to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive
- Support and develop the wider SEND team, promoting effective collaboration and consistency
- Be a visible and active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school improvement
- Champion a culture of inclusion, equity and high expectations for all learners
Please visit our website to find out more about Parkfield:www.parkfieldprimary.com
Visits to school are warmly welcome and encouraged by prior arrangement; please contact the school office.
Closing Date:Sunday 18thMay at 11:59pm
Shortlisting:Monday 19thMay
Interviews:Thursday 22ndMay (Whole day)
Parkfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send your completed application tooffice@parkfield.rochdale.sch.ukby 11:59pm on Sunday 18thMay 2025.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkfield Primary School website
- Email address
- office@parkfield.rochdale.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 643 2592
A one form entry primary school for 4-11 year olds in Middleton, Manchester.
Arranging a visit to Parkfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@parkfield.rochdale.sch.uk.
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