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Teaching Vacancy

Crosshill School

Assistant Headteacher – SENCO

Job Type:

Full-Time(32.5 Hours p/w)

Salary:

£59,167 - £65,286

Location:

Salisbury Road, Darwen

Closing Date:

15/05/2025

Interview Date:

TBA

Start Date:

TBA

Job Advert

Crosshill is a place where every child is valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential, and we are looking for a passionate and committed Assistant Headteacher - SENCO to help us continue this work.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is dedicated to raising high standards for our pupils. As an Assistant Headteacher SENCO at Crosshill School you will play an important role supporting the headteacher with overall management of staff and pupils at our school. You will determine the strategic development of SEND policy and provision at our school and co-ordinate specific provision that is made to support individual pupils with SEND. 

At Crosshill the 'family' feel of the school is vital to our success and lies at the heart of all we do. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where each student can thrive. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver individualised education plans tailored to the unique needs of every child. 

At Crosshill, we deeply value the positive relationships between staff, students, parents, and carers. Our welcoming environment ensures that students feel valued and trusted as individuals, fostering mutual respect throughout our community. We are committed to offering outstanding opportunities for all our students, empowering them to reach their full potential. Through excellent teaching, personalised support, and an inspiring curriculum enriched with the latest technology, our students overcome diverse learning difficulties and additional challenges, growing in confidence to become successful, caring individuals ready for adulthood.

Our mission is to enhance the life chances of every young person at our school, providing opportunities for achievement beyond expectations, regardless of background, need, or prior attainment. By joining our team, you will become part of a supportive team of professionals dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our students and their families.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01254 667713 or by e-mailing info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

As you consider this exciting opportunity, I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our ethos, values, and the wonderful work we do here at Crosshill. www.crosshillblackburn.co.uk

We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form and a personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk 

Applications can be downloaded via the following links and websites:

DfE: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/64a56f2e-eabe-461c-aaa5-278c5963da5f

Tes: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/assistant-headteacher-senco-blackburn-with-darwen-2210435

Via the Blackburn with Darwen website