Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo & Inclusion)

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

• Salary – Leadership Scale, Point 9-13, £63,071-£69,596 pa
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required for January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter

Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well, we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community. For us it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter today’s modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women.

Fakenham Academy & Sixth Form seeks to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic SENDco to join our Leadership Team. The Assistant Headteacher (SENDco & Inclusion) will be responsible to the Headteacher in leading on the special educational needs and inclusion strategies for the Academy. In addition, the post holder will manage the Learning Support department and utilise associated funding for the benefit of the students.

The Assistant Headteacher will also be employed as a teacher.

All Academy staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

How to apply

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Closing date: 9 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview date: w/c 12 October 2026 date TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.