Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo)

Wootton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £57,137.00 - £63,070.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Point 5-9

Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo) job summary

Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO)

Location: Wootton Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Leadership Spine 5-9

Starting Date: April 2026

Wootton Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and forward thinking four form, two site primary school where children are at the heart of every decision we make. We are proud of our strong sense of community, excellent behavior, and our unwavering commitment to Safeguarding alongside ensuring that every child is supported to believe, achieve and thrive.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO) to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a FULL TIME role, it is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with a passion for inclusion to shape provision for pupils with SEND while also influencing the whole school at a strategic level.

The successful candidate will combine strong SEND expertise with the vision, confidence and interpersonal skills required to be an effective senior leader. You will play a pivotal role in driving inclusive practice across the school, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring that high quality teaching and learning meets the needs of all learners. As SENCO, you will lead SEND provision with clarity and compassion, ensuring statutory requirements are met while maintaining a relentless focus on positive outcomes for pupils and families.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to help shape the school’s strategic direction, promote a culture of high expectations, collaboration and professional growth. You will be a visible, approachable leader who inspires confidence in pupils, staff and parents.

This role would suit a reflective practitioner who has the relevant SENCO qualification, is ambitious, values teamwork and wellbeing, and is committed to developing themselves and others. We are particularly keen to appoint someone who brings energy, initiative and a genuine belief in the power of inclusive education to transform lives.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team who work collaboratively and value one another

• A leadership team committed to professional development, coaching and career progression

• An inclusive school culture where SEND is everyone’s responsibility

• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to children and families

A VISIT TO THE SCHOOL IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

Wootton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Any questions at all please contact Francessca Reeve hr@woottonprimary.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026 at midday

Interviews w/c Monday 2nd February 2026

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 Wootton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 626 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wootton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wootton-lower-school-bedford

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