Associate Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo

Redhillacademytrust; Radcliffe on Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Radcliffe on Trent is seeking a dynamic Associate Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo to join their Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on managing SEND provisions and enhancing school-wide improvement through effective leadership. The ideal candidate should have QTS, NASENCO qualification, and experience in secondary education. This position offers excellent development opportunities within a supportive environment committed to inclusive practices.

Benefits

Access to Teachers Pension Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in middle or senior leadership.
• Experience working in a secondary school setting.
• DSL training or experience as a safeguarding lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead on SEND provision across the school.
• Oversee the identification and assessment for students with SEND.
• Support development of policies related to inclusion and safeguarding.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Understanding of SEND legislation

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO qualification (or willingness to complete)

Job description

Associate Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo

Redhill Academy Trust Teachers’ Leadership Pay Scale L8 - L12

Full Time

Permanent

Required To Start April 2026

Closing date: Midday, Monday 23rd February 2026

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and committed educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Associate Assistant Headteacher. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership with operational responsibility for SEND provision and safeguarding. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education, safeguarding excellence and driving whole-school improvement

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Development

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead on SEND provision across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Support the development and implementation of whole-school policies, particularly those related to inclusion, safeguarding, and pastoral care.

SENCO Responsibilities

• Oversee the identification, assessment, and provision for students with SEND.
• Coordinate and monitor EHCPs, interventions, and support plans.
• Lead the SEND team, including the Assistant SENCo, Teaching Assistants and external specialists.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure effective support and communication.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting to Governors and local authorities.
• Support colleagues in developing inclusive teaching strategies and differentiation.
• Monitor progress and outcomes for SEND students and contribute to whole-school data analysis.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• NASENCO qualification (or willingness to complete)
• Proven experience in middle or senior leadership
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding frameworks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and lead others with integrity and empathy
• Experience working in a secondary school setting
• DSL training or experience as a safeguarding lead
• Experience managing EHCPs and liaising with external agencies

South Nottinghamshire Academy is an over-subscribed 11-18 school. In 2016, we moved into our £10 million brand new school and in January 2023, to meet the demand for school places locally, we moved into our new £2.6 million extension. We are located in the village of Radcliffe-on Trent near Nottingham and in May 2022, we again secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement in all areas of inspection, with an aspiration to become outstanding at our next inspection. The school is friendly and forward-looking, and determined to build on the high standards we currently achieve.

South Nottinghamshire Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub , delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mrs S Murphy ( [e-mail] ). To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process, please contact the HR Team on [e-mail].

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children’s practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.