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  • Job start date

    13 April 2026

  • Closing date

    28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

51,773.00 - 57,137.00

Assistant Head of School with responsibility for SEND and inclusion job summary

Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is part of the LEAD Academy trust. The school wishes to appoint an Assistant Head of School, who has a strong knowledge of teaching and learning but also has a passion for SEND and Inclusion. We are looking for a leader who is committed to improving outcomes for some of our most vulnerable pupils. You will be a member of a high performing Senior Leadership Team who have a proven track record of developing leadership. The post includes opportunities to share their knowledge and skills through the development of teaching and standards are across school. We will give the successful applicant the opportunity to further develop and hone the craft of leadership within a highly supportive environment. 


 

The school is looking for the following attributes in their Assistant Head of School: 


  • Someone who will love our children and who will have the tenacity to ensure that our children will receive the best provision and support possible 
  • The ability to be strategic, flexible and have the capacity to grow the school within its current systems 
  • Has a sound knowledge of the primary curriculum and how this develops over time 
  • A highly skilled teacher and able leader who will be committed to our ethos and our values 
  • An innovative and strategic thinker with the commitment, drive and ability to add value to a committed leadership team 
  • An excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a great sense of humour 
  • Have a clear understanding of all aspects of inclusion beyond their own classroom and either holds the SEND Award or is committed to working towards it 
  • Has a good knowledge of safeguarding practice and how to promote this across the school 
  • A dedicated and committed individual who has high expectations of themselves, the staff and the pupils 

 


 

As a school we can offer you: 

  • Full support from a highly successful and experienced leadership team to undertake all aspects of your roles at Senior Leadership Level.  
  • We have a firm belief that leaders develop over time, and you will be developed and nurtured to develop into a strong and competent leader. 
  • A programme of ongoing CPD from within the school, the trust and beyond. 
  • The opportunity to develop and enhance your leadership skills in preparation for the next stage of your career 
  • A hard working and dedicated staff team who would relish the opportunity to be developed by you 
  • High performing leaders to support your development, and less experienced middle leaders who will welcome your support and guidance. 
  • A school that believes in putting children first, raising standards and transforming lives  
  • Amazing children, who behave well, work hard and are active citizens within their community 


If you are excited by taking on this challenge, we would love to hear from you. We strongly encourage you to visit our school. Please contact the school to make an appointment. 

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with above key responsibilities. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and updated from time to time in line with requirements. 


Safeguarding Statement 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other relevant employment checks 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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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

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About Sir Edmund Hillary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
406 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
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School website
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Here at Sir Edmund Hillary we strive to work closely with our community to lead and guide every Sir Edmund Hillary child to success. We endeavour to share our love for learning with each child and encourage them to lead their own life-long learning with clarity and confidence.

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