Assistant Head Teacher (SENCo)

School Westbury-on-Severn C of E Primary School
Address The Village, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
GL14 1PA

Post Title (Subject) Assistant Head Teacher (SENCo)
Grade Leadership Group
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Interview Date: 28/11/2025
Start Date 23/02/2026

Westbury on Severn CE Primary school is a small, highly inclusive, rural school on the edge of the Forest of Dean. We have wonderful children, supportive parents and a highly skilled and dedicated staff.

The Headteacher, in collaboration with the Governing Board, is actively seeking a compassionate and capable Assistant Headteacher to join our school to help shape its future direction. This is a strategic and hands-on role combining leadership, class teaching and responsibility as the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo). This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent and experienced class teacher who wishes to take the next step in their career whilst broadening their knowledge of SEND, as well as further developing their teaching skills in a mixed age KS2 classroom.

We can offer you:
• Professional development
• A supportive governing board
• A welcoming and friendly staff team
• Children who are eager to learn and do their best
• A beautiful, secluded location with extensive school grounds.

We are offering visiting times on Thursday 13th November at 3.30pm or Friday 14th November at 9.30pm, where you will be able to meet the Headteacher and have a tour of the school, as well ask questions about the role. 

Please be reminded that we take safeguarding very seriously. As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment in schools, we will be carrying out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. These searches will include social media platforms. Any anomalies in either your application form or as a result of your online search will be addressed by the school either prior to your interview or during the interview.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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