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Assistant Head Teacher, Sendco - Full-time

Haven Nook School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-6174-11L
  • Posted:10/10/2025
  • Pay:£36,000pa
  • Start Date:5 January 2026
  • App Close Date:24/10/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 27 October 2025

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Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo) 
Inspiring change, unlocking potential – join us in transforming lives at Haven Nook School. 

Haven Nook School is a small, independent special school in the heart of Canterbury, where every young person is seen, supported, and celebrated. We remove barriers to learning for students aged 11–18 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, empowering them to rediscover their love for life and learning.  

As a values-led community built on compassion, aspiration, and trust, we are proud to create an environment where both pupils and staff can grow, flourish, and truly belong. 

We are at a hugely exciting stage of growth for Haven Nook, and we are looking for an inspirational and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher SENDCo to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of our school.  

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate SEND leader to make a tangible difference in a nurturing, innovative setting. You’ll take strategic responsibility for SEND provision, lead with courage and creativity, and champion inclusive practice across the school. If you’re motivated by transforming outcomes, fostering potential, and leading with heart, we’d love to hear from you. 

Information about the school

Haven Nook looks to enable each young person’s unique potential by unlocking confidence, inspiring change and encouraging self-belief. Our aim is to channel skills and learning to promote achievement in the modern world.

We look to harness individual interests and goals by igniting a love of learning. Our community comprises aspiring individuals shaped by an ethos of nurture and creativity. We strive to meet each young person’s unique developmental, social and emotional needs, to boost confidence and encourage a positive sense of self.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Karina Rook
  • Address:73-75 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD
  • Telephone: 01227469156
  • Email: karina@tuition-extra.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.