SEN Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Attainment at Riverside Bridge School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RBS/00286

Location

Renwick Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 0FU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£72,858.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 13th Apr, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

23rd April 2026

Interview Date(s) 23rd April 2026

About this Role

Additional Strategic Responsibility: Whole-School Attainment

For this appointment, the Assistant Headteacher will hold whole-school responsibility for attainment.

The postholder will:

lead the development and refinement of assessment systems across EYFS to Sixth Form
ensure progress from complex and varied starting points is accurately identified and consistently tracked across all curriculum pathways
oversee whole-school data systems to ensure reliability and consistency
analyse attainment and progress data to identify trends, patterns and group performance, including vulnerable cohorts
support subject and pathway leaders to interpret and use assessment information effectively
ensure moderation processes strengthen accuracy of assessment
provide clear reports on pupil progress and attainment to Senior Leaders and Governors
ensure attainment information informs whole-school improvement priorities

Strong knowledge and practical experience of data analysis, spreadsheet systems and reporting processes is essential. The postholder must be confident in handling complex datasets and translating analysis into clear improvement actions within a specialist SEND context.

This role is suitable for a leader already working within a Senior Leadership Team or for an experienced middle leader with a minimum of two years’ leadership experience who is ready to progress to senior leadership.

Prior experience within a special school setting is preferred.

Strong knowledge of complex SEND is essential.

Though the role will be for attainment in the first instance, over time AHTs within the school will experience leadership in behaviour, personal development and attainment.