Associate Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo)
Parkside Middle School, Bromsgrove
Full time, Permanent, L1-L5
Required from 1st November or as soon as possible
About the Role
Parkside Middle School is seeking an exceptional Associate Assistant Headteacher with responsibility as SENDCo to join our senior leadership team. This central strategic role is part of our commitment to ensure every pupil - including those with the most complex needs - receives an ambitious, personalised, and high quality education. We are looking for an inspiring leader who can champion inclusion, empower staff, and drive whole school improvement with passion and purpose.
We are proud to nurture individuality, celebrate strengths, and create a learning environment where every pupil feels valued, supported, and ready to thrive. As our Associate Assistant Headteacher for SEND, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction, strengthening our provision, and ensuring that our culture of high expectations extends to every learner.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school and within our new Mainstream Autism Base
- Oversee identification, assessment, and monitoring of pupils with SEND through the Assess, Plan, Do, Review Cycle
- Ensure statutory compliance, including EHCP processes and annual reviews
- Line manage and develop the SEND team, including Assistant SENDCo and Learning Support Assistants and specialist staff
- In collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, drive high quality adaptive teaching and inclusive practice across all subjects
- Work with the Senior Leadersip Team to lead whole school professional development on SEND and inclusion
- Work closely with families, external agencies, and governors
- Contribute to wider school leadership, improvement planning, and safeguarding
About You
- Is a Strategic Thinker- demonstrates the confidence to influence whole school practice
- Knowledgeable about SEND legislation and the EHCP process
- Champions Inclusion- passionate about supporting diverse learners and nurturing individuality
- Values Well being- understands the importance of emotional safety, positive relationships and pupil voice
- Is Highly Organised- consistently manages tasks, information, and deadlines with precision, demonstrating strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and high quality work
- Communicates Effectively- with clarity, empathy, and authority when working with others ensuring that complex information is shared in a way that is accessible, supportive, and solution focused
- Is a Team Player- committed to working collaboratively and modelling Parkside's core values
What We Offer
- A caring, inclusive school where well being is central to everything we do
- A forward thinking, supportive Senior Leadership Team
- A supportive staff team who work together to ensure every pupil thrives
- Access to specialist training in autism, communication and inclusive practice
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression including high quality CPD, NPQs, therapeutic training, and leadership coaching
- A vibrant school community where talents, interests and individuality are celebrated
- An opportunity to work in a school that is part of a secure pyramid of schools, working exceptionally closely with feeder first schools and high schools and the Spire Trust Learning Partnership
- Employee Assistance Scheme, as part of a strong wellbeing programme
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrate the diversity of all its residents.
