12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 November 2026

  • Closing date

    28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
  • Other leadership role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time: 1 FTE, maternity cover

Contract type

Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

L8 - L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dynamic and committed educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Associate Assistant Headteacher. The pivotal role combines strategic leadership with operational responsibility for SEND provision. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education and driving whole-school improvement.

The SENDCO, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:

  • Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
  • Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
  • Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, and other agencies
  • The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD


What the school offers its staff

At The Carlton Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

  • A warm welcome and thorough induction
  • Supportive teams and professional networks
  • High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
  • Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
  • Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values


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.

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

Please ensure you include the following in the Additional Information section of the form:

  • Your reasons for applying for the role
  • Your ideas on developing inclusive teaching strategies

For further details regarding this post please contact Naomi Beardsley on n.beardsley@theacademycarlton.org

For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, social media presence check and successful references.

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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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Associate Assistant Headteacher - JD PS - TCA.pdf - 257 KB (opens in new tab)

About Carlton Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1354 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Carlton Academy website
Email address
N.Beardsley@theacademycarlton.org
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carlton-academy

The Carlton Academy is a ‘good’ and over-subscribed 11-18 academy and part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Arranging a visit to Carlton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email N.Beardsley@theacademycarlton.org.

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