Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion

Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £73,826.00 - £81,571.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion job summary

We are seeking to appoint a high-calibre Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead inclusion at Farlingaye High School.

This is a pivotal role within the school. You will provide clear, strategic leadership for inclusion, ensuring that pupils with SEND, those eligible for pupil premium, and other vulnerable groups are fully supported to succeed both academically and personally. You will play a central role in ensuring that high-quality teaching, effective support, and robust systems combine to secure strong outcomes for all.

We would like to hear from you if:

You have a strong track record of improving outcomes for SEND and Disadvantaged children

You are an experienced leader who can shape strategy and deliver measurable impact

You are able to hold others to account while building strong, professional relationships

You have a deep understanding of inclusive practice and adaptive teaching

You are an excellent communicator, able to work effectively with staff, families and external agencies

You have high expectations of yourself and others, lead by example

You can demonstrate how you have successfully led whole-school Improvement

You are committed to ensuring that every student is known, supported and challenged

The successful candidate will either hold, or be willing to work towards, a National Professional Qualification for SENCos.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact Lauren Teeling, Headteacher's PA on hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or 01394 385720.

Please see the attached job booklet for further details of the role. If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher on psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday, 12th October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October & Wednesday 21st October 2026

EAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with

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

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Farlingaye High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1861 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Farlingaye High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/farlingaye-high-school

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