21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    To be agreed

  • Closing date

    8 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

L01 to L05 (£51,772.00 to £57,133.00)

Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion with Teacher Responsibilities job summary

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion on a full-time, permanent basis to continue inspiring young minds. 

 

The Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion will lead the staff team to ensure all our pupils achieve their full potential by having responsibility for creating effective pastoral care of all pupils and high standards of behaviour in school.

 

We would love to hear from you if:

  • you have Qualified Teacher Status
  • you have experience of leading inclusion and understanding a range of SEND need.
  • you have the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination, or are willing to complete it within the first 24-months of appointment
  • you have a genuine passion for teaching
  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities


In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  • A supportive team who place our vision of Every Child, Every Moment, Empowered to Achieve and our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration, at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support


If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter on office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525.

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.

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About Heron Park Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
348 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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