What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for:
* A school leader with experience of successfully leading teams of staff who provide an exceptional educational experience for all.
* A leader who roots their practice in the school’s values.
* An educationalist with experience of providing an exceptional education for students with SEND.
* An educationalist who understands the challenges and opportunities for neurodivergent children.
* A reflective and forward‑thinking professional who aspires for their practice to continually improve, not because it needs to, but because growth is always possible and desirable.
Key areas of responsibility
Acting as the principle, named, SENDCo to ensure we meet the needs of pupils with EHCPs and those on SEN support.
* Fulfil statutory duties in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
* Ensure high‑quality, inclusive, adaptive teaching and targeted interventions are in place.
* Promote an inclusive school culture where all pupils feel valued and supported.
* Monitor and address barriers to learning, particularly for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
* Lead, develop and oversee the school’s Inclusion Strategy.
* Lead the development and implementation of the school’s Behaviour Policy.
* Promote a positive, consistent, and restorative approach to behaviour management.
* Develop and implement strategies to improve whole‑school attendance.
* Monitor attendance data, identifying patterns of absence and taking appropriate action.
* Act as Early Help Lead, coordinating support for pupils and families in need of early intervention.
* Work as part of the Safeguarding Team, as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Provide training and professional development for staff in areas of responsibility.
* Line manage relevant staff, including SEND support.
* Support staff in implementing inclusive and effective classroom practices.
* Build strong relationships with parents, carers, governors and external agencies.
Assistant Headteacher duties
* Model high professional standards.
* Act as a lead practitioner.
* Support whole‑school evaluation and improvement planning.
* Undertake delegated leadership responsibilities in the absence of senior leaders.
What the school offers its staff
* A skilled, creative and supportive team working with friendly children and supportive parents.
* An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward‑looking, ambitious organisation that believes in developing its staff to become the best they can be.
* A school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community.
* Opportunities to collaborate with local schools and be part of a developing Multi Academy Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake enhanced DBS clearance and the requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.
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