Assistant Headteacher/SEND Lead

Willow Tree Primary School.

2 Greenland Street,

Salford,

M6 5TJ

0161 921 2850

Headteacher: Mrs R. Munro

Teacher (SEND) Lead Permanent September 2026

Salary: Leadership Scale L1-7 Full time Permanent

The Governors of Willow Tree are pleased to advertise a leadership vacancy for the position of Assistant Headteacher and SEND Lead for September 2026

This is a non-class based role

The school invites applications from highly motivated, committed and organised individuals with the energy and vision to join our excellent and dedicated team in the role of SEND lead

We are looking for an experienced candidate who has the ability to lead SEND in this large school. The successful candidate will be forward thinking to enable the Headteacher to deliver the highest quality education for all our SEND pupils.

The successful candidate is:

• An experienced SEND leader who is enthusiastic and creative in their approach
• Knowledgeable about all aspects of SEND
• Is an experienced classroom practitioner with high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• Has a proven track record in leading SEND in a primary school
• Has excellent communication skills
• Be a team player, resilient with a positive disposition
• Able to build effective working relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders
• Committed to their own and others personal development
• Supportive of our school vision and values

Please see the person specification and job description for further requirements.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly and highly skilled staff
• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• A commitment to be supported in developing their career through CPD opportunities.

Willow Tree is a large urban primary school. We are incredibly proud of our wonderful pupils. We were judged outstanding in behaviour and attitudes and good in all other areas in our inspection in October 2024.We offer a friendly and supportive working environment. An environment where professional learning is encouraged.

We would welcome prospective candidates to look around our school. Please ring school on 0161 921 2850 or email office@willowtree.salford.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: 01/03/2026

Shortlisting: Week Commencing 2^nd March

Interviews: Week Commencing 9^th March

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, other pre-employment checks where applicable, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. Social media/online services checks may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

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