Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion lead

St John's Church of England Primary Academy, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9AR

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £53,069.00 - £58,569.00 Annually (Actual) L2-6

Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion lead job summary

St John’s CE Primary Academy is a one-form entry Church of England school at the heart of the Wednesbury community, known for its nurturing, family-centred ethos and strong pastoral care. The school is currently judged ‘Good’ in all areas, with a calm, purposeful environment where pupils are supported to achieve well.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant Headteacher to lead on inclusion across the school, including the strategic leadership of SEND provision. This is a key role, ensuring that all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities, barriers to learning, or social, emotional and mental health needs, are fully supported to succeed.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of SEND provision, fulfilling the SENCo role, and will work closely with staff, families and external agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils. You will drive high-quality teaching through an inclusive lens, support staff in adapting provision effectively, and ensure that statutory responsibilities are met to a high standard.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to the wider strategic direction of the school, promoting a culture where every child is valued and inclusion is at the heart of all decision-making. You will build on the school’s strong Christian ethos, where values such as resilience, hope, community and excellence underpin daily life.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families, shaping and strengthening inclusive practice within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options.

Visits to the academy are welcomed, please contact the school office on 0121 556 0269 or email admin@stjohnsacademy.co.uk

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St. John’s CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and receipt of reference that are satisfactory to the school.

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 St John's Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

St. John’s is a friendly one form entry primary academy. We are proud to be a diverse family community, upholding our Christians values of Resilience, Excellence, Agape, Community and Hope we strive that all members of St. John’s ‘Believe to Achieve’.

Our academy is ‘Good’ in all areas (Ofsted, February 23). Ofsted said, "The school is a calm and orderly place in which to learn" and pupils "achieve well and are proud of their successes." As well as this, they observed that, "There is a strong sense of pastoral care across the school," and "Pupils' welfare is taken seriously by all staff."

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