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Assistant Head Senco - Maternity Cover
GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School
Salary: L6 £60,013 - L10 £66,130
Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working
Contract: Fixed Term - 31st August 2027
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: 27 April 2026 at Midday
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
We are seeking an inspiring Assistant Head SENCO to join our Senior Leadership Team for a maternity cover period. This is an opportunity to champion equity, lead a dedicated SEND team, and ensure every child in our school continues to thrive.
Our ideal candidate will be a qualified teacher with a proven track record of impact in SEND. You will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) and possess the emotional intelligence to lead sensitive conversations with families and staff alike. Whether you are an experienced Assistant Head or an ambitious SENCO looking for your first SLT post, you will be supported by a school that puts inclusion at the heart of its mission.
Watch our video for an insight into our academy:https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Elisha.Ryan@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application form:https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0224
Information about the School
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.