[250520] Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion
Malmesbury Park Primary School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 or earlier
Closing date
14 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £54,394.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (Actual) Grade L, Pt 3-7
[250520] Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion job summary
Malmesbury Park Primary,Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher responsible for Inclusion to start in January 2027 (or earlier)
Post: Assistant Headteacher Inclusion
Location: Malmesbury Park Primary, Lowther Road, Bournemouth BH8 8LU
FTE Salary Range: L3 - L7, £54,394 - £60,145
Contract Type: Permanent,
Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday
About the role
The Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion will be responsible for the SEND provision across the school, including the Resource Provision for pupils with social and communication needs, SEND team staff, Inclusion team.
Core Purpose:
As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, the post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational management of inclusion across the school, ensuring high quality provision and outcomes for all pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The role includes full responsibility as the school's statutory SENDCo while contributing to the wider leadership and development of the school as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a teacher as set out int he current School Teachers Pay & Conditions document.
About the School
Malmesbury Park Primary School is vibrant and inclusive multicultural primary school located in the heart of Bournemouth and a part of the Reach South Academy Trust.
At Malmesbury Park, we are proud to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures, languages, and backgrounds that make up our wonderful school community. We believe that this diversity is one of our greatest strengths, creating a dynamic learning environment where children can grow, learn, and develop mutual respect and understanding.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work tirelessly to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that caters to the individual needs of each child, ensuring that they leave our school as confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 21 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is 14th June 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Thursday 25th June 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Malmesbury Park Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 688 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Malmesbury Park Primary School website
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