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Deputy Headteacher & Inclusion Lead (SENDCo)
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/22/2026
About this role
We are looking for someone who: • Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning. • Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement beyond their own classroom. • Is ambitious for every child and committed to removing barriers to achievement • Has a strong understanding of SEND, inclusion and adaptive teaching. • Understands how curriculum, teaching and assessment work together to improve pupil outcomes. • Has high expectations while understanding the importance of inclusion, wellbeing and positive relationships. • Can inspire, motivate, challenge and develop others. • Is confident in supporting and developing subject and middle leaders. • Can build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community. • Is reflective, organised and able to make thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions. • Is positive, resilient and solution-focused. • Is willing to be highly visible and actively involved in the everyday life of the school. • Identifies with and will actively support the Christian ethos and values of St Leonard’s CE Primary School. • Has the ambition and potential to continue developing as a senior leader. Ideally, you will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination or NPQ for SENCO, or be willing to undertake the appropriate qualification where required.