Deputy Headteacher with SEND Responsibility

St Ambrose RC Primary School, Manchester, M21 7QA

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  14 April 2025

• Closing date

  16 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy 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: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8 - L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Deputy headteacher, under the direction of the headteacher will:

• Determine the strategic development of the special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) policy and provision in the school
• Be responsible for the day-today operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEND
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• The Deputy Head will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document
• Be a member of the senior management team
• Be a practising Catholic
• Fulfil the school’s Mission Statement

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• A team of experienced and dedicated staff
• A well-respected school with links in the local community and with external agencies
• A highly supportive governing board
• A therapeutic and trauma informed culture
• Plenty of opportunities for CPD and personalised professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

St Ambrose RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and verification of identity and qualifications.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to h.maguire@st-ambrose.manchester.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Deputy Headteacher with SEND Responsibility Job Description & Person Spec.pdf - 512 KB (opens in new tab)

Consent to Obtain References Form.docx - 37.6 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert Deputy Headteacher with SEND Responsiblity.pdf - 139 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Ambrose RC Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 191 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Ambrose RC Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: h.maguire@st-ambrose.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 445 3299
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ambrose-rc-primary-school (opens in new tab)

St Ambrose is an inclusive, welcoming primary school where expectations for behaviour and learning are high with a dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who work together to provide a rich experience for our children. St Ambrose has happy, well-behaved, hard-working children who are a joy to teach.

Arranging a visit to St Ambrose RC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.maguire@st-ambrose.manchester.sch.uk.

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