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We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher & SENCo to join our dedicated leadership team at our welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Darlington.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader who is passionate about inclusion, committed to ensuring outstanding outcomes for all students, and driven to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and developing our SEND and inclusion provision while contributing strategically to the wider leadership and continued improvement of the school.
The Role:
As Assistant Headteacher & SENCo, you will:
- Lead and strategically develop SEND and inclusion across the school
- Ensure high-quality provision and support for students with additional needs
- Drive outstanding teaching and learning for all learners
- Work closely with staff, families, governors and external agencies
- Ensure statutory SEND responsibilities are fully met
- Contribute to whole-school leadership, improvement and culture
- Promote high expectations, achievement and wellbeing for every student
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong leadership skills
- Has experience of leading SEND provision within a secondary setting
- Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is willing to undertake it)
- Is passionate about inclusion and removing barriers to learning
- Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Can inspire, motivate and support both staff and students
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.
Phone: 01642 983001
Email: ashleigh.beadling@milk-education.co.uk
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
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