Assistant Headteacher Inclusion: SENDCo

Orchard School is a friendly 11-16 secondary school, serving a richly diverse community in north Bristol. Our students are wonderful - they value our staff, knowing that you can make a real difference to their lives. The mission statement of the school, “inspire today, empower for life”, lies at the heart of all that the school does. We place no limits on our aspirations for our students. We were inspected in March 2025, retaining our Ofsted “Good” status, and continue to build success through our core ORCHARD values of being: Open-minded, Respectful, Creative and Curious, Healthy, Ambitious, Responsible and Determined. Ofsted stated that, “Pupils are happy and safe at this inclusive school.” We really are on an exciting journey and we’d love for you to join us as we continue to improve our beautiful school.

You are:

• a champion for students with SEND, committed to helping the school become even more inclusive and committed to supporting equalities

• a teacher, committed to the highest achievement for all students

• An experienced middle or senior leader, equipped for the challenge of rapid improvement in SEND pupils’ outcomes, attendance, behaviour and wider provision

• an efficient and effective communicator

• highly organised and adaptable

• knowledgeable about best practice in SEND provision

• keen to share excellent practice as part of a vibrant team of staff

We can offer you:

can offer you:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

How to apply...

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.

All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date.

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

Amplify Education Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including e.g. volunteers and staff employed by contractors. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.