Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO)

Meridian High School is seeking an inspirational and highly skilled Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO) to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive ambitious and forwardthinking school community.

Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified SENDCO with strong strategic vision to lead and strengthen SEND provision champion equity and high expectations and ensure that every child is supported to achieve their full potential. Working closely with the Headteacher Deputy Headteacher the successful candidate will bring energy expertise and innovation to drive inclusive practice develop staff and secure outstanding outcomes for all learners within a culture of care collaboration and continuous improvement.

What were looking for:

• QTS
• Good Honors Degree
• SENCO Qualification
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Evidence of further study (e.g. NPQSL / NPQH) would be desirable but not essential

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person within the school values of resilience ambition and respect.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise and experience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2500 colleagues and over 19000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Pay Scale: Leadership 10 - 15

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24th April 2026

Interview date: 1st May 2026