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SENCO Assistant Headteacher
Start: ASAP, we understand this may be January 2026
Salary: Leadership Scale 4-7
Permanent contract
Full time or 0.8 FTE
R A Butler is a proudly inclusive school with a strong reputation for SEND provision. We are seeking a committed and experienced SENCo to maintain and further develop our excellent practice. Our SEND team is highly regarded by parents, staff, and the Local Authority - a key reason why this is an Assistant Headteacher-level post.
Full details and an application form can be found at https://www.rab.academy/vacancies
Visits are encouraged.
For further information, please contact Wendy on admin@rab.academy
R A Butler Academy is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks.
Information about the School
R A Butler Academy is a vibrant school located in the heart of the market town of Saffron Walden and a core school of the Saffron Academy Trust. Although technically two schools, Infant and Junior, we work as one and are led by one Headteacher. We have 90 children in each year group with a capacity of 630. Our site is spacious and well-resourced. Staff are well supported and the school is committed to career development.