The Joseph Rowntree School

Assistant Head of Inclusion – Deputy SENCO

Grade 8, Level 1- 4 £34,301 to £37,439 p.a.

Full time – Permanent post to start ASAP 

We would like to invite applications for the permanent post of Assistant Head of Inclusion – Deputy SENCO, to work with the Head of Inclusion (SENCO) and Assistant Head of Inclusion – ERP Lead.  The successful candidate will provide high quality support through administration organisation, monitoring and evaluating the provision for students who are SEND, low attaining on entry and EAL, to ensure that all groups are making progress. To liaise with parents, organise reviews and annual reviews.

The successful applicant must:-

  • have the ability to set high standards and be a professional role model for staff in the department
  • have the ability to support, guide and motivate others;
  • have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills;
  • have the ability to plan strategically;
  • be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure;
  • be flexible, collaborative and resilient;
  • be able to demonstrate integrity, discretion and sensitivity.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Full access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Training and development opportunities (CPD)
  • Access to Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice

You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We will require the successful applicant to undertake an ENHANCED criminal record check via the DBS.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website https://www.josephrowntree.co.uk/Vacancies/. Please also download the ‘Schools Applicant Guidance’ document.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk

Closing date:   Tuesday 14 April 2026 at midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 21 April 2026

 

application pack assistant head of inclusion deputy senco 14 04 26.pdf

 

 

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