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Assistant Head Teacher (Inclusion)

King Athelstan Primary School, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3AR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Fulltime Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale L4-L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

This Inspirational Leader will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the school’s SEND policy, including coordinating the work of external professionals
• Oversee the identification and assessment of pupils with SEND, ensuring appropriate, high-quality interventions are in place
• Advise on the effective deployment of resources to meet pupils’ needs
• Support, coach and train staff in evidence-informed strategies for teaching pupils with SEND, including those with complex needs
• Maintain accurate and compliant SEND records, including SEN Support Plans and reports for external agencies and governor
• Build strong partnerships with parents/carers, ensuring they are fully informed and actively involved in their child’s progress
• Lead review meetings, including EHCP annual reviews and multi-agency meetings
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of SEND provision to senior leaders and governors
• Fulfil statutory SENCo duties in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014), including leading EHC needs assessments and placement consultations
• Respond effectively to the emerging needs of pupils throughout the school day
• Provide strategic leadership of the school’s Internal Alternative Provision
• Champion inclusion and safeguarding, proactively removing barriers to learning
• Promote and embody our nurturing ethos to support confident, happy and successful learners

What the school offers its staff

King Athelstan is a happy and diverse community school, committed to improving outcomes and opportunities for children in the local area. We offer 2-Year-Old Provision, a 30-hour nursery offer, and a Children’s Centre on site, all aligned with our vision of “Inspiring Excellence.” We pride ourselves on our supportive and dedicated staff team and our strong commitment to high-quality professional development. The welfare and happiness of our children is at the heart of everything we do.

We are close to Kingston Town centre with excellent public transport links and have a large free staff carpark

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is an equal opportunities employer. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS with children's barred list check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Head AD - April 2026.pdf - 155 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Head JD - April 2026.pdf - 159 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Head PS - April 26.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

About King Athelstan Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 426 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Athelstan Primary School website
• Email address: skearns9@kingathelstan.rbksch.org
• Phone number: 02085468210
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-athelstan-primary-school

King Athelstan Primary School is a two form entry, community primary school close to the centre of Kingston upon Thames.

We provide education for children from 3 to 11 years in our school (currently 419 pupils) and also offer a wide range of services and activities for 0-5 year olds and their families through Kingston Town Children’s Centre that is also based on our site.

We offer a happy, dedicated and very supportive staff team and we provide excellent professional development opportunities. We work hard to put children’s welfare and happiness at the heart of everything we do. Ofsted rating, July 2022 : Good Our school was judged by Ofsted as “good” in July 2022.; We are proud of our school: Come as you are and leave us great.

Arranging a visit to King Athelstan Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email skearns9@kingathelstan.rbksch.org.

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