Assistant Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENCO
Silsden Primary School · Keighley · Bradford
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic leadership of Inclusion across the school
- Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupilsand vulnerable groups
- Ensuring high-quality inclusive practice across all classrooms to improve outcomes for these groups.
- Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for pupils with additional needs
- Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals
- Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and impactful interventions
- Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities as part of the Senior Leadership Team
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination or the National Professional Qualification for SENDCO
- Is a SENDCO in your current school or setting with a minimum of5 years successful Primary teaching experience ideally across more than one Key Stage.
- Is committed to high standards, equity and inclusion for every child
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong leadership experience
- Has strong communication and partnership skills with parents and external agencies
- Can inspire, support and challenge staff to improve outcomes for all pupils
About this school
Silsden Primary School
Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 644
- Avg teacher salary
- £42,459
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Keighley, Bradford, BD20 0JJ