Assistant Headteacher/Strategic SENDCo

Job Title: Assistant Head 

Start Date: January 2026

Duration: Full time ( Mon - Fri ) Permanent

Pay: £318 - £351 Per Day

We are working with a truly inspiring Secondary School in the West of Cornwall. The School are offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive. They are committed to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learner. If you are enthusiastic and have a positive approach to work then we want to hear form you!

As an Assistant Head, you will need to demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skill which contributes to raising the standards of achievement and furthers the Schools success. The right candidate will also posses the ability to engage, inspire, and build strong relationships with students and staff as well as contributing to a collaborative culture. 

Experience of leadership within an Educational sector is advantageous but is not essential. Relevant experience within another teaching role is also desirable. The right candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and show a genuine desire for supporting and implementing a positive attitude towards children's educational journeys. 

Working with Long-term Teachers: 

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay