Associate Assistant Principal for SEND
The Hart School, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UEThis job expired on 17 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Grade, L6 to L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
As an Associate Assistant Principal for SEND at The Hart School, you will act as the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator and will bring your passion for education and dedication to support students’ growth. You will be highly motivated and be able to offer strategic and operational oversight for our students with SEND.
Our Ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified teacher
- Hold NASENCo, or be willing to undertake the qualification
- Have experience of working successfully with SEND students in a mainstream setting
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and third parties
About the SEND Team: Our SEND Team offer support to students across all subjects, from ages 11 to 18. Our Associate Assistant Principal for SEND (SENDCo) manages the team and is supported by an Assistant SENDCo, who offer years of experience in schools and SEND provision. The wider team consists of two Senior Key Workers and a team of 11 Teaching Assistants. Each TA has a different skill set, which complements the individual requirements of our students meaning that the team is able to provide a number of approaches including ELSA support and access to our sensory hub.
What the school offers its staff
About Hart School:
At The Hart School, our guiding belief is simple yet powerful:“We Can, We Will, We Do.”This vision is brought to life through our core values -happiness, ambition, resilience, and tolerance- which shape every aspect of school life. We are proud to nurture confident, well-rounded individuals who are not only academically successful but also ready to make a positive impact in the wider world.
We are passionate about delivering an inclusive and high-quality education for every student, regardless of background or ability. Our broad and balanced curriculum - both academic and enrichment-based- isdesigned to unlock potential, inspire curiosity, and prepare students for their next steps in life as capable, valued members of society.
Beyond the classroom, we offer a vibrant programme ofextracurricular activitiesthat enrich student life and support personal development. From sports teams and performing arts to STEM clubs, leadership opportunities, and community projects, students are encouraged to explore their interests, build new skills, and form lasting friendships. These experiences play a vital role in helping our young people grow into confident, capable individuals. To find out more please visit ourwebsite.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit ourTrust websiteto explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Further information about the job
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and ifyou'dlike to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, andwe'llbe delighted toassistyou.Want to stay connected?Join our Talent Pool hereand be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Hart School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Hart School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Hart School website
- Email address
- claire.bradley@hartschool.org.uk
The Hart School an oversubscribed school that is situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Cannock Chase. We offer a stimulating environment that enables every learner to progress and flourish.
Our aims are clear: we want to enable every student ‘to be the best that they can be’, to thrive and meet or exceed their potential and to develop an enjoyment and passion for learning. We are a community school and proud of our Ofsted Good status.
Arranging a visit to The Hart School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email claire.bradley@hartschool.org.uk.
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