Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion

Dorothy Barley Infants' School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2LL

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L4 - L8 (Inner London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for Inclusion, to join our leadership team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the quality of provision for all pupils on the SEND register, ensuring that all pupils are able to engage effectively in school life and learning, whatever their needs, and make progress from their starting points.

We would welcome applications from experienced teachers who want to make a significant contribution to the provision and outcomes for our vulnerable pupils. We would expect the successful candidate to have completed theNational award for SENCO accreditation/NPQ for SENCOs or be prepared to undertake this qualification.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Lead by example and inspire, motivate, challenge
• Support a committed team of teachers and support staff
• Be committed to and champion inclusion for all children
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with families
• Have a commitment to delivering and receiving professional development and be reflective on their practice
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN and Inclusion policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
• Have a good knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice, its application within schools and interventions for a range of SEN
• Work effectively with external partners, relevant agencies and parents to effectively support and improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils and families

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Delightful children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Strong relationships with families and the wider community
• A highly committed, talented and friendly staff team
• A supportive and engaged Governing Body
• A supportive and collaborative working culture that values staff at all levels and invests in professional development
• Opportunities for career progression and collaboration across the Federation

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to bfairweather@dorothybarleyinfant.org.uk

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About Dorothy Barley Infants' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 278 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dorothy Barley Infants' School website
• Email address: bfairweather@dorothybarleyinfant.org.uk
• Phone number: 020 8270 4655
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dorothy-barley-infants-school

Dorothy Barley Infant School is part of an ambitious and successful Federation with Parsloes Primary School. This highly effective partnership allows each school to retain their unique character whilst benefiting from the mutual support and challenge of belonging to a federation under the leadership of the Executive Head Teacher.

Dorothy Barley is a warm, diverse and nurturing school situated in the heart of Dagenham. We are passionate and dedicated to ensuring that each and every child is valued, included and able to reach their full potential. Dorothy Barley Infants is a Little Wandle Reading Champion School. We are proud to be leading school improvement at a local, national and international level.

Arranging a visit to Dorothy Barley Infants' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bfairweather@dorothybarleyinfant.org.uk.

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