Associate Assistant Headteacher - SENCO
Hillcrest School & Sixth Form Centre
Birmingham
- £64,691 - £71,330 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- L10-L14
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2026
Job overview
Hillcrest School seeks to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Associate Assistant Headteacher who will champion inclusive practice across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an already successful secondary school and to build on our strong reputation. The school's ethos emphasises high-quality teaching to achieve excellence and enable pupils to maximise their full potential.
The new Associate Assistant Headteacher will be an experienced leader with strong academic expertise, vision and ambition for the further development of the school.
They will be highly skilled, with the resilience and determination to deliver an outstanding education for students with SEND, have excellent communication skills, uphold the school's core values, and be committed to wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.
Hillcrest School has a strong history of working with and supporting other schools, including links with the Oaks Collegiate.
Hillcrest School is seeking an Associate Assistant Headteacher who:
Is an experienced and successful leader within SEND, who is a team player and one who can articulate a vision for the school and who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving it.
Believes that no child should be left behind.
Can build strong relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and external agencies.
Shares our commitment to inclusion as a core value of education.
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will need to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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About Hillcrest School & Sixth Form Centre
- Hillcrest School & Sixth Form Centre
- Stonehouse Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B32 3AE
- United Kingdom
Thank you for your interest in working at Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre. You will be able to learn more about our school from our school website: www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk
At Hillcrest School, we live by our core values: Work Hard, Be Kind, Aim High.
We create a supportive and respectful learning environment where students are encouraged to Work Hard, take pride in their efforts, and develop a passion for lifelong learning. With high expectations for every student, we provide a knowledge-rich curriculum and quality teaching that prepare learners for the challenges of a constantly evolving world.
Students are encouraged to set high aspirations and collaborate constructively with their teachers to achieve ambitious goals across a wide range of areas. We aim to give students the chance to thrive in the next stage of their lives, whether that means gaining places at some of the best universities, embarking on apprenticeships, or preparing to lead fulfilling adult lives.
Excellent behaviour is expected from all students to create a safe and happy school community. A calm and orderly environment ensures every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Our community is founded on kindness and mutual respect. Hillcrest is a happy, fair, and responsible school where students learn to Be Kind to one another. We actively uphold the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and tolerance, ensuring everyone feels valued and included.
We inspire every student to Aim High, not only academically but in all areas of life. Hillcrest equips students with the confidence, skills, and resilience to thrive in modern Britain. We encourage them to pursue their ambitions boldly, embrace new challenges, and make a positive impact on the world around them.
Headteacher
Mr Samuel B Abbotts
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