Assistant Headteacher and Inclusion Lead

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6AU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 April 2026

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 - £55,747.00 Annually (FTE) L1 - L4 Leadership Scale

Assistant Headteacher and Inclusion Lead job summary

Bishop Lonsdale CE Primary Academy, part of St Chads Academies Trust, is seeking an inspirational and experienced senior leader to join us as Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for SEND, inclusion and pastoral care across the academy. Working in close partnership with the Headteacher and SLT, you will help shape and deliver the academy’s vision, values and inclusive ethos.

You will lead on SEND provision, ensuring high-quality teaching, effective interventions and outstanding outcomes for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. A key part of this role is driving whole-school improvement in inclusion, overseeing EHCPs and Personal Learning Plans, and ensuring strong partnerships with parents/carers, external agencies and the local authority. You will also play a central role in safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and staff development to promote a safe, supportive and aspirational learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils and contributing to the strategic direction of a thriving academy.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with proven leadership experience and the ability to motivate, challenge and support colleagues. A forward thinking leader who is passionate about inclusion and improving life chances for all learners. Requirements for the role include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong leadership experience in SEND within a primary setting
• Proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND
• Excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements
• Ability to lead, inspire and develop staff effectively

You will demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion, and share the Trust’s values and vision for excellence in education.

In return, we offer a supportive Trust environment, high-quality professional development opportunities, and the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues across our academies. This role provides excellent preparation for future senior leadership and headship.

Bishop Lonsdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options.

Visits to the academy are welcomed and encouraged.

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

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.

About Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-lonsdale-church-of-england-primary-academy

Bishop Lonsdale C of E Primary Academy (part of St Chad’s Academies Trust) is a vibrant and forward-thinking academy with a supportive staff team who are driven to secure the happiness and very best for all children. We are proud to work with and support the children, staff, and academy family with our motto of 'Believe, Achieve, Inspire'. We are a successful and oversubscribed school, judged to be Good by Ofsted in June 2019, and are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, adaptable, and skilled class teacher to join this growing academy. Our fantastic children have a love of learning and deserve the best.

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