Assistant Headteacher / SENCO

The Governors of Goodway Nursery School are seeking to appoint an inspiring, compassionate and dedicated Assistant Headteacher/ SENCO, to work alongside the Executive Headteacher and the Deputy headteacher.

Goodway Nursery is a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School, situated in Great Barr, Birmingham. The school is Federated with Bloomsbury Nursery School, which is situated in Nechells. Both schools share a Governing Board and work closely together, with a shared commitment to offer the very best early education. The post of AHT/ SENCO is based at Goodway Nursery School and is a non-teaching role.

Goodway Nursery School is a forward thinking, welcoming and nurturing school. Our intention is for our whole school community to feel respected, included and valued. We are committed to nurture-based practice and proud to be Rights Respecting School. We would love for an Assistant Headteacher to join us who shares our vision and values, and is eager to make a lasting impact on our children, our team and the wider school community.

Both staff and governors are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all our children and we achieved a judgment of Outstanding at our last Ofsted inspection in June 2025. Our staff team of highly experienced teachers and teaching assistants work together to ensure that our ambitious curriculum engages children of all needs and abilities, inspiring confident and independent learners.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher/ SENCO who;

• Has an excellent knowledge and understanding of early years pedagogy and child development
• Is experienced and dedicated, holding the PG Certificate in SEND, or is enrolled on & working towards the NPQ SENCO
• Has strong leadership skills and the ability to support, challenge, motivate and inspire others
• Is committed to inclusive practice, ensuring every child has the very best possible start to their education
• Is positive, enthusiastic, energetic and nurturing

We can offer;

• A warm welcome to our friendly, child centered nursery school
• A friendly, experienced, dedicated team who are passionate about ensuring every child has the very best start
• A commitment to ongoing professional development opportunities through our partnership with Heart Midlands Stronger Practice Hub
• A commitment to prioritising staff wellbeing and work life balance
• A beautiful nursery environment, which we hope feels like a home from home for our children and our team

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please review the job description and personal specification for more information.

We invite you to visit our school to see the children and team at work. Visits will be available at 9:30am or 3:30pm on Monday 20th April.

Please email Sue Hughes to arrange a visit.