Assistant Headteacher - SEND Provisions

Salary:  L8-L12 (£ 61,534 - £67,898)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent 

Start Date: Easter 2026 or September 2026

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull – three secondary and seven primary – united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.

The Opportunity

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What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward-thinking school within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust

• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development programmes

• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

What You Will Bring

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced senior leader who:

• Shares our values and commitment to creating an aspirational, inclusive culture

• Can work in genuine partnership with families, staff, governors, and stakeholders

• Has the ability to inspire achievement and embed excellence in every aspect of school life

• Will ensure that all students are supported to achieve their very best

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on our school community.

Next Steps

We strongly encourage interested candidates to visit us prior to applying. To arrange an informal and confidential discussion or school visit, please contact Tracy Stocks, Senior Executive Assistant, on 01482 217898 or email stockst@thrivetrust.uk.

• Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026, 9:00am

• Shortlisting: Week commencing 2nd February 2026

• Interviews: Week commencing 9th February 2026

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust’s commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates to help identify any issues that may need to be explored at interview and which could indicate a risk to children or the Trust’s reputation.

Please note, that we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. 

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is a ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:  Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly, and feel a sense of belonging. 

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