Assistant Headteacher - SEND

Job Introduction

Assistant Headteacher - SEND

Are you passionate about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and ready to inspire students and staff to achieve the best possible outcomes? Join Cranbourne, a school built on the values of Care, Challenge, Creativity, and Community, where you can make a real impact in a supportive and vibrant environment. 

About Us
 Cranbourne is a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking school, where dedicated staff and a diverse student body create a vibrant community. With our growing popularity, we are expanding and on the threshold of "Outstanding." Our ethos is built on collaboration, innovation, and supporting each other to maintain a positive work-life balance.

Our SEND provision is highly regarded for its commitment to inclusion and student success. We provide outstanding classroom experiences and targeted interventions to ensure every student thrives in a mainstream environment. The Resourced Provision for Dyslexia is an integral part of our support structure, offering specialist guidance and strategies to help students excel.

The Role
 As our school continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and reflective Assistant Headteacher for SEND to drive the strategic direction of SEND across Cranbourne. Whether you are an aspiring leader or an experienced senior leader, this is an opportunity to make a real difference in an environment that values teamwork, creativity, and student success.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A passion for SEND and a commitment to ensuring every student reaches their full potential.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive strategic improvements in SEND provision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with staff, students, and parents.
• The ability to manage resources effectively, including staff, space, and funding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight for SEND across the school, including our Resourced Provision for Dyslexia.
• Work closely with our SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo and the Head of Resourced Provision.
• Lead a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs).
• Foster strong partnerships with parents to ensure a child-centred approach to decision-making.

What We Offer

We provide our staff with a wide variety of professional development opportunities, including:

• Collaborative twilights, conferences, and leadership training.
• An excellent induction programme and inspiring teaching and learning environment.
• Outstanding ongoing professional learning to support and enhance your career.
• Being part of the Cranbourne Family – a supportive and committed team.

Our Community
At Cranbourne, Care for students and staff is at the heart of all we do. We thrive on Challenge, inspiring students to achieve their full potential. We foster Creativity in our teaching and encourage students to think beyond the classroom. And, above all, we celebrate our Community, ensuring every member feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding Statement
Cranbourne and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Salary: Leadership Scale – L12 – L16
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: 24 April 2025 (12 noon)

How to Apply
To apply, please complete HCC’s Teacher Application form and email it to s.owen@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk. For further information, contact Suzi Owen via email or by phone at 01256 868600.

Learn more about our school at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate leader to our team who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students!