Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for SEND
Accrington Peel Park Primary School, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6QR13 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 January 2026
Latest start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
26 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8-L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications:
Recognised teacher training qualification – Cert Ed. / PGCE / QTS or QTLS / Diploma in
Teaching (essential)
National award for special educational needs co-ordinator (NASENCO) or within 18 months of
starting the post (desirable)
Accredited training in specific areas of special education, e.g. Autism, Dyslexia etc. (desirable)
Management/leadership qualification (desirable)
Experience:
Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within a mainstream setting orspecial needs environment.
Experience of holding responsibility for and turning policy into effective and successful practice.
Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standardsacross the whole school.
Effective team management and working collaboratively and effectively with others.
Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences though a range of differentmediums.
Effective relationships working successfully with a range of external agencies.
Experience of having carried out the SENDCo role is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
- Amazing children
Everything that we do is for our children. Werecognise that some days are easier than others foreveryone, but we approach each day with care, loveand consistency. We want children to enjoy school,and we are not afraid to do things differently in orderto meet these aims.
- A beautiful working environment
We have a 100-year-old building, set on extensivegrounds, that is being invested in to meet the needsof our children and staff. We use our environment ina multitude of ways to support our children,developing it as we go!
- Investment in people
Our school will only succeed with the support of ourstaff team. Great staff make a great school!We have wellbeing as a central theme in all that wedo; we support each other wherever we can, and werecognise that the job of a teacher is not easy.
Further information about the job
As a school, we are committed to providing a stimulating and motivatinglearning environment, and we strive for excellence in all that we do. Webelieve that everyone in school should enjoy their learning and feel proud oftheir achievements.Ourcurriculum contributes to this by giving equalvalue to developing children’s academic, social, physical, and emotionalunderstanding. We want children to feel successful, and we strive hard to findtime to developthe whole child.
Commitment to safeguarding
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website or alternatively a copy is available. LCC has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the manager to applicants.
Applying for the job
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About Accrington Peel Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 606 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Accrington Peel Park Primary School website
- Email address
- d.waites@peelpark.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 231 583
We are committed to providing a stimulating and motivating learning environment, one that equips and prepares our pupils for the 21st Century. Our mission is to strive for excellence in all that we do – by challenging ourselves and helping each other to Reach higher, See further and to Shine brighter every day. At Peel Park School we are fascinated by learning, by interesting ideas and questions, and we want our children to go on to enjoy learning for the rest of their lives – and to make a difference in the world. The school benefits from innovative, inspirational staff, supportive parents and children who display an excellent attitude to learning.As a school community we believe that children thrive when the entire school community – pupils, parents, staff, governors and the local community come together. We strongly value the relationship we have with our parents and recognise that effective partnerships are essential. We appreciate and value the support our parents give us and the role they play in enriching our children’s experiences and supporting their child’s education. Parents are always most welcome into school to help or to discuss their child’s progress or any matters of concern.
Arranging a visit to Accrington Peel Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.waites@peelpark.lancs.sch.uk.
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