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Assistant Headteacher & SENCo

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Teaching Personnel

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Northampton

Temporary | Full Time

30/09/2026

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Leadership Opportunity | Assistant Headteacher & SENCo | Northamptonshire

Are you an inspiring educational leader with a passion for inclusion and student achievement? We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher with SENCo responsibilities to join a forward-thinking school in Northamptonshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping whole-school strategy while leading and developing the provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on SEND provision and inclusion across the school
  • Support the strategic leadership of teaching, learning and curriculum
  • Work closely with staff, families and external agencies
  • Drive student progress, wellbeing and achievement
  • Contribute to whole-school improvement and staff development

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete)
  • Proven leadership experience within a school setting
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • A commitment to raising outcomes for all students

Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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