Assistant Headteacher (SENCO and Inclusion)

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to rechargeJob Title: Assistant Headteacher (SENCO and Inclusion)Location: Norton College – Worcester, Worcester WR5 2BAHours: 40 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pmSalary: £50,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: September 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleAs Assistant Headteacher (SENCo & Inclusion) at Norton College Worcester, you will play a key role in shaping an inclusive, ambitious learning environment for all students. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership in SEND, ensuring that provision across the school is effective, compliant, and supports strong outcomes for children and young people with diverse and complex needs.You will work closely with external partners—including local authorities, health and social care professionals, and specialist agencies—to ensure a consistent, high‑quality approach to assessment, intervention, transition and ongoing support. Working alongside the Deputy Headteacher, you will drive curriculum innovation, ensuring the curriculum is appropriately designed, implemented and accessible for all learners.Central to your role will be overseeing statutory responsibilities for students with EHCPs, ensuring reviews are well‑coordinated, paperwork is completed to a high standard, and meetings are effectively chaired. You will support staff in understanding the needs of SEND learners, promoting inclusive practice and establishing processes that allow all students to access the curriculum and make strong progress.Key Areas of ResponsibilityProvide strategic leadership for SEND and Inclusion as a member of the Senior Leadership TeamWork with the Deputy Headteacher on curriculum design and implementation to meet pupil needsEnsure effective SEND provision that supports improved progress and outcomesOversee statutory responsibilities for students with EHCPs, including organising and chairing Review MeetingsCoordinate communication with all relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely sharing of informationPromote a culture of inclusion and ensure systems, policies and practices enable full curriculum accessMonitor pupil progress and contribute to whole‑school evaluation and improvementSupport staff across the school in understanding and meeting the needs of SEND learnersEssential QualificationsSENCo qualification (or working towards)QTSAbout UsNorton College is a specialist independent school for students aged 11–19, with sites in Worcester and Tewkesbury. We support young people with a range of complex learning needs through vocational pathways and bespoke learning packages, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need for life beyond education.Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Why Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject