Assistant Headteacher (head Of Resource Base) - Riversdale Primary School Greater London, United Kingdom L6 – L10 Term Time Apply By 29 April, 2026 Posted On 22 April, 2026
Riversdale Primary School
London, United Kingdom
On-site
Substantial experience teaching pupils with asc
Deep understanding of send code of practice
Experience leading annual reviews and statutory reports
The role offers strategic leadership of a high-quality specialist provision for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition within an inclusive mainstream school
Job Summary
The role offers strategic leadership of a high-quality specialist provision for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition within an inclusive mainstream school.
The successful candidate will fulfil the statutory responsibilities of SENCo for the Resource Base while ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and DfE guidance.
Candidates will join a dynamic Senior Leadership Team at a Gold: Rights Respecting School committed to nurturing ambitious and values-led education.
Matching Summary
The role offers strategic leadership of a high-quality specialist provision for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition within an inclusive mainstream school.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Substantial experience teaching pupils with ASC
Deep understanding of SEND Code of Practice
Experience leading annual reviews and statutory reports
Ability to design personalised curricula for complex needs
Confidence in leading and developing specialist teams
Strong engagement with families and multi-agency partners
Nice-to-have
Experience working in a resource base or specialist setting
Delivering autism-specific training to staff
Leading whole-school SEND development initiatives
Willingness to complete National Award for SEN Coordination
Analytical skills using data to improve provision
Key Requirements
Assistant Headteacher level experience required
National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete)