Assistant Headteacher and SENDCO

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo at Horton Park Primary School.

Horton Park Primary School, part of the highly regarded Exceed Academies Trust, is seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational and committed Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher and experienced middle leader who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and make a meaningful impact in a school focused on rapid improvement and excellence for all.

The successful candidate will lead on inclusive practice, formulate aims and objectives of the school, drive whole school SEND strategy and provide strategic leadership alongside the Headteacher. The role will include the development, implementation and monitoring of individual support and learning plans tailored to the needs of each pupil.

The Assistant Head / SENDCO will lead by example and model best practice regarding professional conduct, workload and personal development, and will be a role model for all in our community.

About our School

Horton Park Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming two-form entry primary school with circa. 426 pupils on roll, serving children aged 4-11. We benefit from excellent facilities and are proud to have a Key Stage One School-Led Resourced Provision for pupils with generic complex needs.

Located in the heart of the culturally diverse Great Horton community, just a 10-minute walk from Bradford city centre, Horton Park enjoys a strong reputation locally and beyond. We are a school with high aspirations, where “Everyone Learns to Succeed”, and where children, staff and families work together to ensure every child gets a brilliant start to their education.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at www.hortonparkacademy.co.uk.

The successful candidate will: Be able to analyse data effectively, particularly for vulnerable groups, and hold others to account to raise achievement and close gaps

• Be responsible for supporting and educating children with special educational needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential
• Be able to inspire, motivate and engage children and staff
• Have a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress
• Have a relentless commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes
• Develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for students with special educational needs
• Create a positive, safe and aspirational learning environment for all
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEN teaching strategies and educational research

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme
• A professional, welcoming and supportive staff team, backed by committed governors and parents
• High-quality professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• An outward-facing Trust that values collaboration, innovation and staff development

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Isma Kousar (Office Manager) on 01274 574544 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.