Vice Principal & SENDCo
Ashford Hill Primary School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8BB27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £54,394.00 - £58,569.00 Annually (Actual)
Vice Principal & SENDCo job summary
Ashford Hill Primary School is a village school at the centre of the community in Ashford Hill and Headley. At Ashford Hill our aim is to collaborate together in order to be “the best we can”. Through an ambitious and thought-provoking curriculum, we hope to inspire our children with our rich learning journeys, extra curricula activities and strong links with the community. We strive to empower children to see the importance of their social responsibility, and their place in society and the ever-changing world.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader to contribute to the strategic direction of the school while leading and developing outstanding SEND provision.
As Vice Principal & SENDCo, you will work closely with the Principal and the Trust to drive school improvement, support the day-to-day management of the school, and deputise in the Principal's absence when required.
You will lead the strategic development of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
If you are looking for your next challenge and feel you are the right person for the role, we look forward to hearing from you.
We also offer a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet Benefit Hub, Wider Fitness, Cycle to Work and eyecare vouchers.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager, for and behalf of The Thames Learning Trust on 07841 921958 or aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk
Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ashford Hill Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 130 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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