Assistant Headteacher / SENCo 

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full time

Teachers’ Pay and Conditions do not apply

 Welcome to Oaklands School

At Oaklands School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are a therapeutic, inclusive school supporting children aged 5–16 with complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and a wide range of associated difficulties.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Headteacher and qualified (or aspiring) SENCo to join our leadership team. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for whole school SEND provision, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to support the daily leadership of the school while ensuring that every pupil’s needs are met through personalised, high-quality support.

Job Purpose

To lead on special educational needs coordination (SENCo), inclusion, and wellbeing across the school. To support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in wholeschool leadership, pupil progress, and staff development. To promote Oaklands’ therapeutic ethos and personalised approach to education.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership of SEND

• Lead the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice across the school
• Oversee and quality-assure EHCP provision, annual reviews, and outcomes monitoring
• Develop systems to track and respond to pupil needs, progress, and provision •   Coordinate internal referrals and multidisciplinary support

Inclusion, Wellbeing and Safeguarding

• Promote inclusive practice and ensure all pupils access a broad, balanced curriculum
• Work with families and carers to ensure joint planning and positive relationships
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing data to inform interventions
• Act as Deputy DSL and contribute to whole-school safeguarding systems

Curriculum, Assessment and Interventions

• Support curriculum leaders and teachers to personalise learning pathways
• Oversee the use of assessment tools (e.g. B-Squared) and progress tracking frameworks
• Ensure appropriate academic, therapeutic, and wellbeing interventions are in place and monitored for impact

Staff Development and Professional Practice

• Provide training and coaching to staff on SEND, inclusion, and therapeutic strategies
• Support classroom staff in implementing EHCP outcomes and regulation plans
• Lead reflective practice and contribute to the school’s CPD programme Leadership and Operational Duties
• Contribute to school improvement planning and evaluation
• Deputise for the Deputy Headteacher and Head of School as required
• Attend pupil reviews, funding panels, and external SEND network meetings Safeguarding and Professional Conduct
• Follow and promote Oaklands safeguarding policies
• Uphold The Oaklands Way and the highest professional standards in all aspects of leadership
• Engage in leadership CPD and professional development relating to SEN and inclusion

 This job description may be amended at any time following discussion with the postholder and will be reviewed annually.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Oaklands School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.oaklands-school.co.uk/vacancies

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