Are you an experienced and passionate SENCO or senior leader looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Rochdale to recruit an Assistant Headteacher / SENCO who can help shape the strategic direction of the school while leading on inclusion and SEND provision. About the School: This nurturing, specialist setting supports children and young people with a range of complex SEMH needs. Staff here are truly dedicated to improving life chances through trauma-informed practice, relationship-based approaches, and a commitment to tailored learning experiences. With strong leadership, a collaborative staff culture, and a shared vision for inclusion, the school offers a rewarding and inspiring environment for any ambitious leader. The Role: As Assistant Headteacher / SENCO, you will: Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school. Work as part of the senior leadership team, contributing to whole-school improvement. Oversee EHCP processes, annual reviews, and intervention planning. Line manage support staff and work closely with external agencies. Champion inclusive practices and be a key voice in safeguarding and behaviour strategy. Ideal Candidate: Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO). Proven experience as a SENCO, Inclusion Lead, or Assistant Head in a specialist or mainstream setting. Deep understanding of SEMH needs, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support. Skilled in multi-agency working, EHCP processes, and strategic leadership. Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils. What We Offer: A leadership role in a supportive and values-driven school. Dedicated time for SENCO responsibilities. Ongoing CPD and leadership development. A recruitment process managed by a supportive agency team with experience in specialist education. Apply Now To express interest or please apply below wiht your up-to-date CV All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.