Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Full Time | Start Date: January 2027

Cyril Jackson Primary School is seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher Inclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced educator who is committed to ensuring every child thrives, regardless of background, need or circumstance. As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will lead our strategic approach to inclusion, safeguarding, SEND, attendance, behaviour, medical provision and parental engagement, helping to create the conditions where all pupils can succeed.

This role does not include a full-time teaching commitment, providing the successful candidate with the time and capacity to lead strategically across inclusion, safeguarding, SEND, attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and family engagement.

About the role:

Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you will:

1. Champion an inclusive vision and culture across the school.
2. Lead and develop safeguarding, attendance and pastoral systems to ensure the highest standards of pupil welfare.
3. Oversee SEND provision, supporting staff to meet the needs of all learners.
4. Drive improvements in behaviour, pupil wellbeing and parental engagement.
5. Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to secure positive outcomes for children and families.
6. Lead, coach and develop colleagues, contributing to whole-school improvement and staff professional development.
7. Use data intelligently to identify priorities, evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.

About you:

We are looking for a highly effective leader who:

1. Holds Qualified Teacher Status and has a successful track record of teaching and leadership within primary education.
2. Has substantial experience of supporting vulnerable pupils and promoting inclusion.
3. Demonstrates a strong understanding of safeguarding, SEND and attendance improvement strategies.
4. Is an excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with pupils, families, staff and external partners.
5. Has the ability to inspire, challenge and support colleagues to achieve the very best outcomes for children.
6. Is committed to equity, excellence and high expectations for every child.

Interviews will be arranged on receipt of applications. We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged.