Assistant Head teacher– Portway Primary School 

Salary: L8-12

Contract Type: Part-time: 3 or 4 days per week, permanent 

Contract Term: Term time only 

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Interviews: W/C: 9th February 2026

At Portway, we believe every child deserves an education that is joyful, ambitious, and deeply personalised. We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school.

This is your opportunity to lead a provision where children thrive, families feel supported, and staff are energised by expert guidance, high expectations, and care.

Why This Role Is Special

• Lead the strategic SEND provision and statutory responsibilities across the school

• Oversee EHCP applications and reviews, safeguarding, and medical provision

• Line-manage SEND staff and support their professional development
  Work closely with external agencies to ensure the highest quality provision

• Influence long-term outcomes for children with EHCPs
  
  

This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference that truly matters—with passion, care, and a relentless belief in what our children can achieve.

What We Offer
✔ A highly supportive senior leadership team
✔ Thoughtful workload management—you can focus on impact, not paperwork
✔ Investment in your professional development
✔ A warm, inclusive culture where staff wellbeing is a priority
✔ A chance to shape SEND provision with your expertise and passion

About You

• NASENCO-qualified teacher with strong SEND experience

• Passionate about child-centred, evidence-informed practice

• Reflective practitioner who wants to grow as a leader

• Collaborative, highly organised, and calm under pressure

• Skilled at working with parents, professionals, and LSAs
  

This Is Your Chance to Lead Something Extraordinary

If you want a role where your passion for inclusion shines, your expertise is valued, and your work changes lives—this is the job for you.

Start date: To be agreed
Location: Portway Primary School

Applicants must be currently residing in the UK and able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Come and see our provision, and meet our wonderful children and staff. To arrange a visit, please email: info@portway.ncltrust.net