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Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (including SENCo)

Whitings Hill Primary School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2QY

58 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  13 April 2026

• Latest start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L6 - L10 outer London

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to shape our whole-school approach to inclusion and make a real difference to the lives of our children. You will lead our provision for pupils with SEND, oversee statutory SENCo duties, and line manage our dedicated team of inclusion support staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners
• Is an experienced SENCo or inclusion leader with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Can inspire, develop and lead staff effectively
• Builds excellent relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• Thinks strategically and contributes positively to whole-school leadership

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A highly supportive and collaborative staff team that prioritise work-life balance and well-being
• A strong commitment to professional development
• A school community that values inclusion at its heart
• The opportunity to shape and grow an ambitious area of school leadership

This is a substantial position, reporting directly to the Headteacher and would suit a highly ambitious aspiring leader, keen to play a collaborative and innovative role in Whitings Hill School’s strategic vision.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

AHT inclusion recruitment letter from HT.pdf - 553 KB (opens in new tab)

AHT inclusion JD, PS.pdf - 167 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitings Hill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 471 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitings Hill Primary School website
• Email address: dsamani@whitingshill.barnet.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8359 5360
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitings-hill-primary-school

Whitings Hill Nursery is a purpose built, high quality nursery with spacious outdoor area located on the edge of Barnet surrounded by beautiful, green, open spaces.

We serve a multi-cultural community and are proud to have a committed and talented team of staff and governors that enables us to foster and nurture all the talents of our pupils.

Our highly qualified team of practitioners are experienced in child development and early years teaching, with a passion for providing the very best learning experience for children. We have high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour and we are committed to every child achieving their absolute best regardless of background or starting point.

Arranging a visit to Whitings Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dsamani@whitingshill.barnet.sch.uk.

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