Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo

Job Introduction

Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo at Crondall Primary School - WMAT

Transforming lives, stronger together

Crondall Primary School, part of the highly regarded and sought after Weydon Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and confident leader to join their warm, inclusive village school as Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo. This opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of their current Deputy Headteacher.

Crondall Primary School believe in aspiration and ambition for all, fostering trusting relationships and a relentless pursuit of excellence. A small primary school with big ideas, committed to transforming lives and creating memories that are celebrated for a lifetime. Being part of a thriving collaborative Trust driven in the belief that working together they are stronger enables all those who work for them the benefits of sharing best practice and supporting each other to achieve excellence for every child and adult in their community.

The Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo will work closely with the Headteacher to lead the school strategically and operationally, with a focus on inclusion and high expectations for all.

Key responsibilities

• Champion high expectations and inclusion: Lead SEND provision, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive and achieve their best.
• Drive improvement: Raise the quality of teaching and learning, supporting the school to continually improve outcomes for all.
• Inspire and communicate our vision: Share and model the schools values, promoting consistency and positivity across teams.
• Develop people: Mentor and support staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and outstanding staff development.
• Lead by example: Be a positive role model, connecting with parents, external agencies and the wider community to strengthen their inclusive ethos.
• Strategic leadership: Support the Headteacher in managing staff, resources, timetables and gaining valuable experience in whole-school leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate: Use data analysis to monitor progress, evaluate standards, and report on attainment and teaching quality.

This role requires:

• An excellent primary practitioner with experience across the whole primary phase and a track record of outstanding teaching and leadership.
• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting all children to thrive.
• A leader who exemplifies WMAT values: aspiration, ambition, trust, positivity, and a people-focused approach.
• Creative, resilient, and driven, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

This role offers:

• A caring, inclusive ethos and a welcoming, close-knit school community.
• Support and mentoring from an experienced Headteacher and access to WMAT’s network of peers.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and senior leadership training.
• Hard-working, motivated staff and friendly children who are eager to learn.
• Opportunities to lead curriculum projects and shape provision across the school and Trust.
• The chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking school, helping to define excellence in the school’s community.

This is a fantastic opportunity welcoming interest from experienced and aspiring primary leaders with SEN, Inclusion or SENDCo experience aligned to the vision and values of the school and Trust.

Visits are very much encouraged to see what a wonderful place Crondall Primary School is to both learn and work within.

To arrange your visit, or for more detailed information including a candidate pack for the role please contact our Recruitment Partner Charlotte Cuthbert of Cuthbert Colvill at charlotte@cuthbertcolvill.co.uk or 07967 111228.

Crondall Primary School and WMAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check, medical questionnaire, and qualifications check will be required for the successful candidate.

Safer Recruitment

We 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.