Assistant Headteacher

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SaltburnbytheSea, Redcar and Cleveland, United Kingdom Huntcliff School Full time

Assistant Headteacher - SENCO

Leadership Scale 9-13

Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2024

Huntcliff school is a 'Good' school with an ambitious curriculum for all.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational leader to the role of Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion, with specific strategic responsibility for students with additional Special Educational Needs and/or Disability. The successful candidate will be an advocate of outstanding teaching and learning; ensuring every single student, regardless of barriers, can achieve great progress and personal achievements. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and the co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN.

The role of the SENCO is vital in the strategic planning of our school to ensure that students with additional needs make progress which is as good as their peers. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education to ensure staff have the correct information, support, and professional development to meet the needs of all students. The progress of our students with additional needs has rapidly improved over the previous two years, and this post holder will need to continue to drive those improvements.

The Head Teacher is responsible for the Senior Leadership Team consisting of a Deputy Head Teacher – Quality of Education and four Assistant Headteachers, two Associate Assistant Headteachers and the overall success of Huntcliff School. The middle leadership team is comprised of Subject Leaders. We are passionate about developing middle leaders and provide regular opportunities for these members of staff to become involved at a senior level. As part of this role, the successful candidate will line manage middle leaders to ensure accountability, and drive continual improvement at all levels within school.

The successful candidate must have:

· QTS and the National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete the new NPQ from September 2024.

· Commitment, drive and enthusiasm to work as part of our dedicated and successful team.

· Measurable impact as an individual teacher and leader.

· An innovative approach to teaching and learning and the ability to model excellence in the classroom.

· An ability to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.

The ability to establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.A passion for supporting students with additional needs. We have: · A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere. · Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve. · A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team. · Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers. · Opportunities for career development. We are part of a dynamic and supportive MAT, the Vision Academy Learning Trust, which was established in 2016 and currently consists of three secondary schools, of which one is a teaching school, and five primary schools. Applications should clearly outline why candidates want to work at Huntcliff school, including attributes they have to offer to the wider school ethos. For further information about the role or to download an application form, please email or visit and send your completed application to: The HR Team at

Closing date: Monday 29th April 2024 at 9am

Interviews will be held Wednesday 1st May.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



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