Assistant Headteacher – SEND

Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Starting January 2026 – Permanent role (temporary to permanent opportunity also available)

Vision for Education is seeking an Assistant Headteacher – SEND for a thriving primary school in Accrington, Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong leadership team and make a significant impact on inclusive education and pupil outcomes.

The Role

As Assistant Headteacher – SEND, you will play a central role in the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic vision and operational leadership for SEND provision across the school. You will work closely with the Inclusion Manager and SEND team to ensure high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing SEND provision across the school.
• Supporting staff through SEND CPD and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Monitoring and evaluating pupil progress and outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory SEND requirements and EHCP reviews.
• Driving improvements in teaching and learning for SEND pupils.
• Reporting to governance on SEND standards and school improvement plans.

The School

This welcoming primary school in Accrington, Lancashire has a strong reputation for inclusion and pupil wellbeing. Their most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as ‘Good’, praising the positive relationships between staff and pupils and the commitment to meeting individual needs. The school is proud of its nurturing ethos and high expectations for all learners.

Job Overview

• Full-time, permanent position (temporary to permanent option available).
• Leadership responsibility for SEND across the school.
• Opportunity to shape inclusive practice and drive improvement.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Commitment to professional development and career progression.

Person Specification

Essential qualities include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven excellence in teaching within the primary phase.
• Recent and relevant experience of working with children with SEND.
• Strong understanding of SEND policy, adaptive teaching and assessment strategies.
• Experience of leading whole-school initiatives and curriculum areas, particularly SEND/Inclusion.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with staff, parents and external agencies.

Desirable qualities include:

• NASENCO qualification or willingness to complete within 18 months.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Experience of line management and policy development.
• Accredited training in areas such as Autism or Dyslexia.

What We Offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are a Teacher that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on 01772 669322.

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