Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SENCO - Silsden Primary School - #186426
Kirklees Council
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Keighley
Contract type: Full time
Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Silsden Primary School
Hours
Full Time
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Hawber Cote Lane, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0JJ
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Leadership L6-10
Salary
£58,569 - £64,691
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Silsden Primary School
Required For September 2026.
Full Time, Permanent
Non-Class Based
Silsden Primary School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dedicated and highly effective, non-class based Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion and SEND to join our Senior Leadership Team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced leader to join our School, who is passionate about inclusion and ensuring that every child, regardless of need or background, is able to thrive, achieve and feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Inclusion. This Leadership role will have responsibility for the outcomes and provision for our SEND and vulnerable pupils, and coordinate the pastoral support of all pupils across the school.
About Us
Silsden Primary School is a large, modern 3 form entry primary school that has high expectations and ambitions for its pupils and staff. We are proud of our offer to pupils and their exceptional behaviour. Our values and vision are embedded in all that we do and are designed to help our children become resilient and inquisitive young people.
Key Responsibilities
Please contact our school office on 01535 210666 to arrange a convenient time or for an informal conversation with Mr. Russell, Headteacher.
To apply, go to
Closing date:12 Noon, Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
We encourage you to read our
Closing date
18 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Important Information
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Silsden Primary School
Hours
Full Time
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Hawber Cote Lane, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0JJ
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Leadership L6-10
Salary
£58,569 - £64,691
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Silsden Primary School
Required For September 2026.
Full Time, Permanent
Non-Class Based
Silsden Primary School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dedicated and highly effective, non-class based Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion and SEND to join our Senior Leadership Team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced leader to join our School, who is passionate about inclusion and ensuring that every child, regardless of need or background, is able to thrive, achieve and feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Inclusion. This Leadership role will have responsibility for the outcomes and provision for our SEND and vulnerable pupils, and coordinate the pastoral support of all pupils across the school.
About Us
Silsden Primary School is a large, modern 3 form entry primary school that has high expectations and ambitions for its pupils and staff. We are proud of our offer to pupils and their exceptional behaviour. Our values and vision are embedded in all that we do and are designed to help our children become resilient and inquisitive young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership of Inclusion across the school
- Leading provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups
- Ensuring high-quality inclusive practice across all classrooms to improve outcomes for these groups.
- Monitoring progress, provision and outcomes for pupils with additional needs
- Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and professionals
- Leading staff development to strengthen inclusive teaching, adaptive practice and impactful interventions
- Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities as part of the Senior Leadership Team
- Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination or the National Professional Qualification for SENDCO
- Is a SENDCO in your current school or setting with a minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience across more than one Key Stage.
- Is committed to high standards, equity and inclusion for every child
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong leadership experience
- Has strong communication and partnership skills with parents and external agencies
- Can inspire, support and challenge staff to improve outcomes for all pupils
- A modern, welcoming and inclusive school community
- Pupils who enjoy coming to school and behave well.
- Opportunity to develop your leadership skills and practice alongside an experienced Leadership Team.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
Please contact our school office on 01535 210666 to arrange a convenient time or for an informal conversation with Mr. Russell, Headteacher.
To apply, go to
Closing date:12 Noon, Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
We encourage you to read our
Closing date
18 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Important Information
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