About Us
Amplify Education is a dynamic new multi-academy trust of 22 schools across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, formed through the thoughtful and planned merger of TiLA and CST. United by a shared vision, we are a bold voice for Bristol - committed to building belief in every young person, expanding opportunities, nurturing potential, and strengthening citizenship.
We are ambitious, reflective, and collaborative - driven to improve outcomes for young people while working together, learning from one another and continually strengthening our practice. If you are looking to make a real difference within a forward-thinking and supportive Trust, Amplify Education could be the place for you.
We invite you to join our team at Nova Primary School, a warm and welcome community where each child shines brightly, without limits.
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & SENDCo) who will be a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team and will contribute fully to the strategic leadership and management of the school.
The Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & SENDCo) will provide strategic leadership for inclusion, SEND, vulnerable pupils and equality across the school.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to the overall leadership, management and continuous improvement of the school whilst fulfilling the statutory responsibilities of the SENDCo:
- Ensure pupils make good or better progress through effective management of special educational needs
- Ensure that all children reach their full potential regardless of their differing starting points
- Uphold, formulate and promote the school’s vision and support its aims and objectives
- Contribute to the professional leadership of the school as part of the leadership team to continue to raise standards of achievement
- Support the school in using specific funding efficiently and effectively
- Keep children safe, happy and healthy throughout their time at Nova Primary School
We can offer you:
- Continuing Professional and Leadership development
- Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
- Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
- Many of our schools are easily accessible using public transport. For staff members who drive, a number of our schools offer free onsite or nearby street parking.
- Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
- All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
How to apply:
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Thursday 19 November 2026
All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date.
Fluency Duty
This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.