Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion

Glory Farm Primary School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4YJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 February 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 - £60,145.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion job summary

Glory Farm Primary School is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a key leadership position with responsibility for shaping the strategic direction of inclusion in order to support vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, SEMH needs and pupils eligible for Pupil Premium. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also have two days per week classroom teaching to maintain strong links with daily practice and model high quality teaching.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed leader who believes every child can thrive and who is ready to lead meaningful change.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will:

Lead inclusion across the school, ensuring high quality, consistent provision for pupils with SEND, EAL, SEMH needs and those eligible for Pupil Premium.

Provide strategic leadership of SEND policy, specialist pathways and day to day SEND operations.

• Develop, implement and evaluate the school's Pupil Premium strategy, ensuring it aligns with EEF guidance.

Promote and monitor high quality teaching and use data to inform provision, progress and school improvement.

Line manage Teaching Assistants and HLTAs, including recruitment, induction and performance development.

Lead CPD, INSET and staff coaching to strengthen inclusive practice and support whole school improvement.

Coordinate effective interventions, extended provision and family engagement to improve outcomes.

Work closely with external agencies and lead on EHC plans, applications and statutory processes.

Contribute to self evaluation, school improvement planning and the wider work of the Senior Leadership Team.

Teach for two days per week, modelling excellent practice and supporting colleagues with curriculum development.

We are seeking a leader who is:

A qualified teacher with strong classroom practice and significant teaching experience.

Knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice, national strategies and inclusive pedagogy - including Pupil Premium initiatives.

Experienced in leading or managing provision (leadership experience in schools essential).

Committed to improving outcomes for all pupils, with a strong understanding of data and assessment.

Skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.

A confident communicator who can inspire and influence others.

Reflective, motivated and ready to contribute fully to school life.

We welcome applicants who already hold the SENCO qualification or are willing to complete it upon appointment.

Safeguarding Statement

Glory Farm Primary School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with Section 115 of the Police Act.

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 Glory Farm Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 352 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Glory Farm Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glory-farm-primary-school

We are a learning community, where learning together to ensure every child is the best they can be is at the heart of everything we do.

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