Assistant Headteacher with SENCDo

Rossett Acre Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9PH

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £54,394.00 Annually (FTE) L3

Assistant Headteacher with SENCDo job summary

Fixed term to 31st August 2027. Full time, Monday - Friday.

We are pleased to offer an exciting fixed-term opportunity through to August 2027 for an Assistant Headteacher / SENDCo at Rossett Acre Primary School, open to both internal and external applicants.

This leadership position carries strategic responsibility for SEND and offers the opportunity to work within a highly supportive and collaborative team alongside a community of wonderful children. The school benefits from a strong network of expertise where colleagues work closely together to share best practice and ensure the highest quality provision for all pupils.

The role is structured to enable both leadership and classroom impact, with three days per week dedicated to out-of-class strategic leadership of SEND. This includes overseeing provision, supporting staff, monitoring progress and working in partnership with families and external agencies. The remaining two days involve teaching a Year 3 class, providing the opportunity to maintain a strong presence in the classroom and model high-quality inclusive practice.

This balance ensures the successful candidate can drive forward SEND provision across the school while remaining actively engaged in teaching and learning.

About Us

Rossett Acre Primary School is a two-form entry school in south Harrogate with over 400 pupils. Guided by our vision of Excellence and Happiness for All, we aim to help every child reach their full potential in a positive, supportive environment.

We have a dedicated, collaborative staff team committed to high-quality teaching and an inclusive, caring culture. Strong relationships with pupils and families underpin our ethos, with wellbeing prioritised for both staff and children. We are embedding the One Life philosophy, encouraging intention, kindness and resilience. Our extensive outdoor provision, including Forest School, enriches learning and supports pupils’ confidence, creativity and curiosity.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• An inspirational and strategic leader, committed to driving high standards and continuous school improvement.
• An experienced and knowledgeable practitioner in SEND, with a strong commitment to inclusive education and achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.
• A collaborative team member, able to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, families, and external agencies.
• An effective communicator and organiser, capable of balancing leadership, SENDCo responsibilities, and a teaching commitment.

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit our school to see what we have to offer and experience our welcoming community. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you and answer any questions about the role or the school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Estelle Scarth at ScarthE@ojs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

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 Rossett Acre Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 422 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rossett Acre Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rossett-acre-primary-school-harrogate

Rossett Acre is a successful two-form entry primary school on the south side of Harrogate.
Our school and the Red Kite Learning Trust is about more than just academic success, it is about giving children and young people opportunities to develop as well rounded citizens able to take on and contribute to the world. We hope that new colleagues will be able to help achieve this for all our children and young people. In return we can provide a fantastic place to work and learn and a vast range of opportunities to extend your experience and expertise. If this sounds like a place that you would enjoy working in, we hope you will apply and come and see for yourself what is on offer.

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