Assistant Headteacher with SENDCO responsibilities at St Marys CofE Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SMCPS/38067

Location

Poynton Road, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£51,773.00 - £57,137.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 7th Oct, 2026

Start Date

January 2027

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

14/10/2026

Interview Date(s) 14/10/2026

About this Role

Assistant Headteacher with SENDCO responsibilities

Salary: L1 - L5 (£51,773 - £57,137)

Hours: Full time - FTE 1.0 - (0,2 AHT/0.2 SENDCO/0.6 TEACHING)

Start Date: January 2026

Core Purpose of Role:

To provide strategic leadership and operational management for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the school, ensuring that all pupils, particularly those with additional needs, receive a high-quality, inclusive education that enables them to achieve their full potential. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will contribute to whole-school improvement, promote excellence in teaching and learning, and champion a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and high expectations for all pupils.

The post holder will maintain a teaching commitment and model exemplary classroom practice, demonstrating effective teaching, learning, assessment, and adaptive approaches that meet the needs of all learners. Through their own teaching and leadership of others, they will drive improvements in pupil achievement, support the professional development of staff, and ensure that every child has access to a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum.

The Assistant Headteacher will fulfil the statutory responsibilities of the SENDCO, lead the development and evaluation of SEND provision, and work collaboratively with staff, parents, governors, and external agencies to secure the best possible educational, social, emotional, and wellbeing outcomes for all pupils.

Please see recruitment pack for full details.

Safeguarding Statement

St Marys CofE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. St Marys CofE Primary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.