Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENCO
Required for January 2027 (or sooner if available)
Full Time Permanent
Leadership L6-10
Non-Class Based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced leader to join our School, who is passionate about inclusion and ensuring that every child, regardless of need or background, is able to thrive, achieve and feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community.
Vacancy Information
Silsden Primary School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dedicated and highly effective, non-class based Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion and SEND to join our Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Inclusion. This Leadership role will have responsibility for the outcomes and provision for our SEND and vulnerable pupils, and coordinate the pastoral support of all pupils across the school.
About us:
Silsden Primary School is a large, modern 3 form entry primary school that has high expectations and ambitions for its pupils and staff. We are proud of our offer to pupils and their exceptional behaviour. Our values and vision are embedded in all that we do and are designed to help our children become resilient and inquisitive young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic leadership of Inclusion across the school
Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups
Ensuring high-quality inclusive practice across all classrooms to improve outcomes for these groups
Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for pupils with additional needs
Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals
Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and impactful interventions
Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities as part of the Senior Leadership Team
We are looking for someone who:
Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination or the National Professional Qualification for SENDCO
Is a SENDCO in your current school or setting with a minimum of 5 years successful Primary teaching experience ideally across more than one Key Stage
Is committed to high standards, equity and inclusion for every child
Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong leadership experience
Has strong communication and partnership skills with parents and external agencies
Can inspire, support and challenge staff to improve outcomes for all pupils
We can offer:
A modern, welcoming and inclusive school community
Pupils who enjoy coming to school and behave well
Opportunity to develop your leadership skills, leading, managing and deploying staff to achieve our goals
Practice alongside an experienced yet continually reflecting Leadership Team
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
We hope that all prospective candidates are able to visit our school, before submitting your application
Please contact our school office on 01535 210666 to arrange a convenient time or for an informal conversation with Mr. Russell, Headteacher.
Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 26th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 2nd July 2026
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition check as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
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