Assistant Primary Phase Leader

This Assistant Primary Phase Leader role is focused on act as a point of contact for staff within the phase when the Phase Lead is unavailable. It would suit someone who can bring warm, reliable, and clear in communication to the role.

Where ownership sits

As a large specialist education provider, we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. Salary: Main Pay Scale 1-6 ([[SALARY_0]]), SEN Allowance, Plus TLR 2BLocation: Arbour Vale School, Farnham Road, SL2 3AE.

What the role carries

Act as a point of contact for staff within the phase when the Phase Lead is unavailable. Contribute to staff briefings, training sessions, and collaborative planning. Supporting the induction of new staff, volunteers, and trainee teachers.

What helps the work land well

Warm, reliable, and clear in communication.

What the role depends on

• Safeguarding training (e.g. DSL / Level 3 safeguarding).
• National Award for SEN Coordination or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), particularly in SEND.

Practical details

• Arbour Vale School is a large and inclusive special school in Slough, supporting pupils aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of educational needs.
• To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.
• Interviews will take place w/c 18th May 2026.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience

Job details

• Pay: £34,398 - £46,839
• Benefits mentioned: Pension, Training, Flexible working