Assistant Headteacher with SENDCo
Ruskin Academy, Wellingborough, NN8 3EG15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter Term
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- £51,773 to £57,137
Pay scale
- L1-L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
A rare and unique opportunity has arisen for an outstanding candidate to join our existing Senior Leadership Team.
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Do you have a relentless focus on improving outcomes and life chances for all pupils, regardless of context? If so, this role could be for you.
We welcome applications from qualified SENCos as well as experienced teachers or leaders who are aspiring to train as a SENCo. Appropriate support and professional development will be provided.
Working with the Head of School and also alongside the wider leadership team, the successful candidate will be based at Ruskin Juniors as Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for raising standards in teaching and learning and ensuring consistency across all year groups.
The SENDCo role spans both the Infant and Junior schools, leading inclusion to secure high-quality provision, strong pastoral care, effective safeguarding and positive behaviour, so that all pupils achieve their best.
For candidates not yet qualified, this role offers the opportunity to undertake SENDCo training alongside the post.
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher who is:
Able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire whole school communities
Committed to achieving the highest possible standards of learning and teaching
Dynamic and enthusiastic with the vision and energy to help lead schools to excellence
Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching
Experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing some aspect of teaching and learning.
A qualified SENDCo, or willing to undertake the National Award for SEN Co-ordination.
The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children. We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
Career progression and leadership opportunities following the end of the contract
A supportive and forward thinking Trust Board, Parental Advisory Body and parent community
Excellent opportunities for further professional development, through the Lion Academy Trust.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.
The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Ruskin Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 250 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ruskin Academy website
- Email address
- r.parker1@ruskinacademy.net
- Phone number
- 01933 381600
Ruskin Academy are an inclusive, caring school in Wellingborough where every child matters. We recognise that all children have talents and abilities to celebrate, and part of our role is to help children to discover these. We challenge and develop our children to become curious, autonomous learners who are inspired and stimulated through a rich and varied curriculum that is appropriate to their individual needs. We develop children’s learning skills and, by setting high expectations and exacting standards, we prepare our children to flourish, and have high self-esteem and self-belief.
Arranging a visit to Ruskin Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.parker1@ruskinacademy.net.
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