The Opportunity
The Assistant Head (SENCO) is a key leadership position within the school, responsible for the strategic direction, development, and delivery of outstanding SEND provision. The successful candidate will champion an inclusive and ambitious educational culture, ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully supported to participate and thrive across all aspects of school life—academic, pastoral, and co-curricular.
This role requires a confident and credible leader who can work collaboratively across departments, build strong relationships with families, and contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.
The postholder will also hold strategic oversight of SEND-related aspects of admissions, pupil transition, and exam access arrangements, ensuring these areas are delivered to a high standard and reflect best practice.
The SENCO ensures high-quality teaching, effective intervention, and a culture of inclusion across the school.
Hours, Salary and Benefits
Hours : Full time position, ideally starting in September 2026, negotiable for the right candidate.
Salary: An attractive salary & benefits package will be provided.
Benefits:
- Defined pension contribution 15%
- Means tested staff discount
- Complementary lunch
- Access to the group's counselling scheme
- Personal accident cover at work
- On site parking
- Pre-paid shopping discount card
- Cycle to work scheme
The application form may be accompanied by a covering letter of no more than one page.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 22nd May 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we will organise interviews as we receive applications. Prompt application is encouraged.
Westonbirt Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.
Westonbirt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.