Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENDCo - Helston Community College

About The Role:

Are you a passionate and visionary leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education?  Do you have the strategic insight and drive to shape and lead outstanding SEND provision across a vibrant and diverse secondary school?

Helston Community College is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENCo to join our Senior Leadership Team from January 2026.  This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the College;
• Champion inclusive practice and ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice;
• Contribute to whole-school leadership and improvement planning;
• Engage, inspire, and build strong relationships with students and staff alike;
• Be a committed team player, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative culture;
• Be a creative thinker, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work;
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards of achievement and furthering the success of the College;

About You:

We are looking for a leader who:

·       Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination [or is willing to complete it];

·       Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for students with SEND;

·       Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;

·       Is committed to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners;

·       Brings energy, resilience, and a collaborative spirit to school leadership.

Why Join us?

·       A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team;

·       A strong culture of professional development and innovation;

·       A school community that values diversity, inclusion, and student voice;

·       Opportunities to shape whole-school strategy and making a lasting difference.

“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive in the school through bespoke support.” OFSTED 2022

Full details on the College and job description for the role can be found in the above candidate pack. 

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here. 

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is  Sunday 6th July 2025 11.59pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact the Headteacher – Alex Lingard on alingard@helston.tpacademytrust.org or to arrange a visit to the College, please contact Angie Atkinson, HR Manager on aatkinson@helston.tpacademytrust.org  / Tel: 01326 572685

Interviews to be held on a date to be confirmed.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.