Ponteland High School is a school with genuine warmth, a strong sense of community, and high expectations for its young people.  This is an exceptional leadership opportunity in our Trust.

We are looking for a SENDCO Assistant Headteacher - someone who brings fresh thinking, strong SEND credentials, and the confidence to lead at a senior level.

The SEND and inclusion brief is one of the most significant in the school. We have a large, experienced Curriculum Support team, a broad caseload that includes some complex needs, and a real appetite to think carefully about how we continue to develop our offer for students with additional needs. 

As part of Pele Trust, you will join a highly collaborative network of schools and leaders. The SEND support that comes with that is tangible and practical.

We strongly encourage visits ahead of application. Seeing the school, meeting the team and getting a feel for the community is the best way to know whether this is the right opportunity for you and we welcome those conversations. 

Please take the time to review our application pack.  Please contact Kieran McGrane at k.mcgrane@peletrust.org.uk to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role.

Completed application forms, with an accompanying letter of no more than 2 A4 pages, should be submitted to Clare Barker at c.barker@ponthigh.org.uk 

The closing date for applications is 12pm (midday) on Friday 26 June 2026.  Interviews will be held on Thursday 2 July 2026.