17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 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

£54,394.00 - £57,137.00 Annually (FTE) Salary Range L3 to L5

Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Inclusion) job summary

St James CE Primary School is a relationships-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and commitment to inclusion. This role seeks an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to lead SEMH across the school - both as strategic lead for our specialist inclusion base (the PARC) and as behaviour lead in the mainstream school.

We are looking for:

  • A leader who will continue to develop SEMH provision for children across the county by working closely with the Local Authority HARPS team and home schools to secure the best outcomes for pupils placed at to St James;
  • A leader who will continue to develop and support the behaviour provision for all children at St James including leading on Emotion Coaching, regulation response plans and CPD for staff;
  • A qualified SENCO (or someone who is prepared to undertake the SENCO qualification) with extensive experience of SEMH, trauma, and attachment in children;
  • Someone who values nurture and understands how a nurture environment supports children’s development;
  • An excellent teacher with experience of teaching in mainstream and/or specialist settings and who has high expectations of inclusion and children’s learning;
  • Someone who supports the Christian ethos and inclusive nature of St James and who works to embed these values with children, staff, parents and the wider community;
  • Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;
  • A person who has excellent skills leading a team and who can inspire colleagues and children alike;
  • A leader who understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive relationships with peers and parents;
  • An energetic individual who smiles often, challenges positively and drives change for the benefit of all.

We can offer you:

  • A friendly, supportive staff and welcoming, lively children;
  • A Headteacher and senior Leadership Team who will encourage and support you to achieve your potential;
  • Appropriate CPD to develop your skills and ensure you are successful;

Visits to meet the team at St James and see the school are strongly encouraged before application. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01604 751475 / office@stjames.pdet.org.uk

Closing Date for applications: 9am Friday 15th May.

Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About St James Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
445 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
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School website
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St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and a county-wide commitment to children with SEMH needs through our Local Authority funded specialist provision.

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