Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo & Behaviour)

Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo & Behaviour)
Chesterfield (S41)
£55,746 - £61,534 Per Annum
Permanent Position
Start: September 2026
Full Time | 32.5 Hours Per Week
Specialist Alternative Provision / SEMH Setting

Long Term Futures are working in partnership with a multi-Trust Academy in Chesterfield (S41) to appoint an experienced and passionate Assistant Headteacher to lead on Inclusion, SEND, and Behaviour Culture across the academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior leader to join a specialist setting committed to supporting pupils with additional needs, barriers to learning, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in driving inclusive practice, strengthening behaviour systems, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for vulnerable learners across multiple academy sites.

The Role:

• Lead on all aspects of inclusion and SEND provision across the academy, including the role of SENDCo
• Develop and embed a positive behaviour culture that supports engagement, attendance, and pupil wellbeing
• Work strategically with senior leaders to improve outcomes for pupils with additional and complex needs
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and promoting inclusive classroom practice
• Oversee EHCP processes, annual reviews, interventions, and external agency collaboration
• Monitor pupil progress, behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding to ensure effective support systems are in place
• Build strong relationships with families, external professionals, and multi-agency teams
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and the wider leadership of the academy

We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to achieve)
• Previous successful leadership experience within a specialist, alternative provision, or inclusive setting
• Strong knowledge of SEND, SEMH, behaviour strategies, and safeguarding practices
• Proven ability to lead whole-school initiatives and drive improvement outcomes
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A resilient, compassionate, and solution-focused leadership approach
• Commitment to inclusive education and improving opportunities for vulnerable young people
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between academy sites if required

Why Join Through Us?

• Opportunity to join a highly supportive and forward-thinking specialist academy
• Leadership role with genuine opportunities to shape whole-school inclusion practice
• Access to ongoing CPD, leadership development, and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact within specialist education

Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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