Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion

Summerswood Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2DW

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £53,198.00 - £58,573.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion job summary

Summerswood Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting new role, created to strengthen and champion inclusion at the heart of our school as we continue on our ambitious journey of improvement and growth.

Inclusion is central to who we are. We are proud of our nurturing, relational ethos and are committed to ensuring that every pupil—particularly those with SEND and additional needs—thrives both academically and personally. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead whole-school inclusion strategy, making a lasting difference to the lives of our pupils and families.

About the Role

As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for inclusion across the school

• Lead and develop outstanding provision for pupils with SEND and vulnerable learners

• Fulfil the role of SENCo, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met to a high standard

• Champion high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning across all classrooms

• Inspire and develop staff, fostering a culture where inclusion is everyone’s responsibility

• Work closely with families, governors, and external agencies to secure the very best outcomes for pupils

You will play a key role in driving our School Improvement Plan, ensuring that inclusive practice is embedded in everything we do.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in leading SEND and inclusion within a primary setting

• Is an inspirational leader, ready to motivate and support colleagues at all levels

• Has a strong understanding of inclusive teaching, adaptive practice, and the SEND Code of Practice

• Is highly organised and confident in managing statutory processes

• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families

• Shares our unwavering commitment to high expectations and equity for all

This role would suit an experienced leader who is ready to take the next step, or an existing senior leader looking to further develop their impact in inclusion.

Why Join Us?

At Summerswood Primary School, you will:

• Join a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team

• Have the opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a real impact

• Work in a school where inclusion, wellbeing, and relationships are truly valued

• Be part of an exciting phase of school development and improvement

If you are ready to lead, inspire, and help drive our inclusive vision forward, we would be delighted to receive your application. Visits to the school are highly recommended to meet with the leadership team and gain a view of our school environment.

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

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 Summerswood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Summerswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/summerswood-primary-school

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