SENDCO & ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER – ACCRINGTON AREA

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We are recruiting for a SENDCo and Assistant Headteacher to join a forward-thinking primary school in Accrington. This is a non-classroom-based leadership role, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the school while focusing on SEND provision and whole-school development.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the SEND provision across the school.

Work closely with SLT to drive inclusive practices and pupil progress.

Support staff with strategies and interventions for pupils with additional needs.

Contribute to whole-school leadership as part of the senior team.

Liaise with external agencies, parents, and carers to ensure high-quality support.


 Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Proven experience working with SEND pupils.

Strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach.

A desire to step into a strategic role outside of the classroom.

NASENCo qualification (or willingness to work towards it).

What’s on Offer:

A permanent contract with a supportive and inclusive school.

Competitive daily rate on the Upper Pay Scale

A chance to shape SEND strategy and contribute to school leadership.

Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Applications are by CV to Lancashire.teaching@reed.com
CV template attached.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.