Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo

Hanley Castle High School

Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire, WR8 0NL

Headteacher: Mr Mark Stow

Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo

Full-Time, Permanent Contract

Leadership Pay Spine - £65,286.00 up to £75,675.00 per annum

Start date of position: 01/09/2025

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic, and inspirational leader to the role of Assistant Headteacher: SENDCo. If you have a passion for teaching, a proven track record of leadership, and a commitment to supporting students with SEND, we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional educator with hands-on experience working with SEND students in a secondary setting. You will possess a deep understanding of the EHCP process and the legal requirements schools must meet to ensure inclusion.

For further information, please see our Application Pack (attached).

If you would like to have a tour of the school, we can accommodate visits on 8^th or 9^th January.

To apply, please complete our application form (attached) and email to Moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk. If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on 01684 595673. The closing date is Monday 13^th January 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing 20^th January 2025.

Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Access to a cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing: 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions) Eldercare Advice Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations Gym discounts

Further details

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.