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We are looking for an experienced Assistant Headteacher for SENDCO to join our Bower Lodge School in Dibden, Southampton.
Job Overview
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we support a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving your full-time pay.
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30; Permanent, Term Time only; Start Date: January 2026; UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Location: Bower Lodge School, Southampton, SO45 5TD
Salary: Up To £55,000 Dependant On Experience And Qualifications
About The Role
The Assistant Headteacher for SENDCO will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of the school’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy, including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement. The Assistant Headteacher will lead the curriculum, provision, wellbeing, progress and achievement for all pupils, through monitoring and holding staff to account for progress. The role will include teaching time.
Key responsibilities include:
* Be responsible for progress and support of a Key Stage.
* Be responsible for a specific curriculum or pastoral responsibility to fulfil the School Development Plan.
* Carry out teaching duties in line with the school’s schemes of work and the National Curriculum.
* Meet the Professional Standards for Teachers.
* Model and promote good practice in teaching and learning.
* Contribute to and help implement developments related to the School Development Plan.
* Monitor progress and targets to ensure each pupil achieves planned outcomes.
Essential
* QTS
* NASENDCO or equivalent (desirable or willing to undertake if appointed)
* Experience with young people/young adults with Autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviours.
* Experience of managing staff.
* Good knowledge of people management practices.
* Effective leadership skills.
Please note you will be asked to provide an example of how you have supported pupils with SEND needs and how you know this has been successful (500 word max).
About Us
Our New Options Primary School - Bower Lodge located in Dibden, Southampton has a capacity for 40 pupils catering for autistic young people aged 4–11. Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties for over 16 years. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support including mental health services and physical health checks
* Flexible benefits via Vista platform with health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, and discount options
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair recruitment process and safeguarding checks as required.
Notes
* 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing
Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
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