Assistant Headteacher/SENCO

SENCO/Assistant Headteacher Location: Chelmsford, Essex Start Date: ASAP Start Salary: 65-75k Reeson Education is proud to be supporting a high-performing primary school in Chelsmford, Essex, in the search for an inspiring and ambitious SENCO to join their SLT to start ASAP.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a confident classroom practitioner who is ready to step into a strategic leadership position, with the opportunity to work as a SENCO & Assistant Headteacher in the near future.

The school is seeking someone who can lead the Inclusion department with vision, integrity, and passion-while still delivering outstandning operational strategies as a memmbe of the SLT About the School: A well-established two-form mainstream primary school serving a richly diverse community.

Graded Outstanding by both Ofsted and the Diocesan Inspection, with a warm, inclusive and values-driven ethos. Strong emphasis on integrity, service, and academic excellence, supported by a dynamic and skilled teaching team.

A focus on developing the whole child, blending academic rigour with creativity, character education, and pastoral care. High expectations and clear routines create a calm, purposeful learning environment. Easily accessible by public transport - no on-site parking available.

About the Role

Strategic leadership of Inclusion and SLT, including mentoring colleagues, overseeing curriculum delivery, and tracking progress. Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching in SLT as needed. Play a lead role in preparing children for end-of-key-stage assessments, ensuring progress and achievement across the phase.

Being part of the SLT and support whole-school initiatives, assessment and CPD planning. Opportunity to take on whole-school responsibilities and contribute to the development of teaching and learning. Who We're Looking For: A qualified SENCO with substantial Inclusion experience, ideally has been part of the SLT before.

A proven excellent classroom practitioner, with a track record of strong pupil outcomes. Confident and inspiring, with the ability to lead and support colleagues with clarity and empathy. Someone who thrives on challenge and has a commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.

Able to lead by example, model best practice, and drive forward the school's vision for excellence in teaching and learning. A team player with a sense of humour and a genuine love of working with children. An understanding of, and respect for, the school's ethos is essential - practising faith not required.

What the School Offers: A welcoming and supportive SLT, committed to developing leaders from within. Strong partnerships with families, governors and the local parish community. A well-structured and engaging curriculum, with clear frameworks for planning and assessment.

Access to ongoing CPD, including leadership coaching, NPQ programmes, and leadership training wher...

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