Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo

Job Overview

Hours: 32.5

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: L1 - L8, £51,773 - £61,534

Start Date: September 2026

The Role:

Whitchurch Primary School is looking for an inspiring Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo to join our happy and successful school. Under the direction of the Headteacher, you will play a major role in formulating the strategic direction of our school, establishing high educational standards and ensuring that every pupil experiences an enriching school life.

As an exemplary class teacher, you will model high-quality, evidence informed teaching for colleagues to aspire to. Alongside your classroom and deputy leadership duties, you will take on the crucial role of SENDCo, ensuring our school delivers outstanding, inclusive provision within the SEND graduated approach.

Role Variations

• You will be Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo (preferred)
• You will be Deputy Headteacher (3 days) and Teacher (2 days)
• You will be SENDCo (2 days) and Teacher (3 days)
• You will just be Deputy Headteacher (3 days)
• You will just be SENDCo (2 days)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in formulating the strategic aims, objectives and policies of the school, and deputise in their absence.
• Promote a positive school culture built on clear rules and routines, maintaining high standards of pupil behaviour and staff professionalism.
• Act as an exemplary model of high quality, evidence informed classroom teaching for colleagues across the school to observe and aspire to.
• Establish and sustain a broad, structured curriculum across all phases, utilising effective assessment strategies to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead special educational needs provision as SENDCo, ensuring the school fulfils its statutory duties and delivers effective support through the graduated approach.
• Fulfil the duties of Designated Safeguarding Lead and Lead Teacher for Looked After Children, ensuring rigorous compliance with all safeguarding procedures.
• Manage staff workloads fairly, oversee daily school systems and ensure financial resources are allocated appropriately and efficiently.
• Drive school improvement strategies and ensure staff have access to high standard professional development opportunities, including targeted support for Early Career Teachers.

Benefits

• A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn.
• A friendly and successful school.
• A growing school with dedicated and hard working staff.
• A positive learning environment.
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community.
• Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing support.
• 24 hour confidential helpline and counselling.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.