Deputy Headteacher & Inclusion Lead (SENDCo)

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement beyond their own classroom.
• Is ambitious for every child and committed to removing barriers to achievement
• Has a strong understanding of SEND, inclusion and adaptive teaching.
• Understands how curriculum, teaching and assessment work together to improve pupil outcomes.
• Has high expectations while understanding the importance of inclusion, wellbeing and positive relationships.
• Can inspire, motivate, challenge and develop others.
• Is confident in supporting and developing subject and middle leaders.
• Can build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Is reflective, organised and able to make thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions.
• Is positive, resilient and solution-focused.
• Is willing to be highly visible and actively involved in the everyday life of the school.
• Identifies with and will actively support the Christian ethos and values of St Leonard’s CE Primary School.
  • Has the ambition and potential to continue developing as a senior leader.

  Ideally, you will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination or NPQ for SENCO, or be willing to undertake the appropriate qualification where required.