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Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Sandhurst Primary School, London, SE6 1NW

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2 November 2026 (or later by arrangement)

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L7 to L11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced qualified SENDCo who is committed to ensuring that every pupil achieves their full potential.

It is essential that applicants can demonstrate the following

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or equivalent mandatory SENDCo qualification.
• Successful experience as a teacher within a primary school setting, with evidence of securing strong outcomes for pupils.
• Significant experience of leading and managing SEND provision, including the identification, assessment, monitoring and review of pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, relevant SEND legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience of coordinating Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, including applications, annual reviews and liaison with external agencies.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and high aspirations for all children, particularly those with SEND and other vulnerabilities.

Please see the Person Specification in the attached Job Pack document for the essential and desirable criteria for this post

What the school offers its staff

With a newly appointed Headteacher, this is a genuine opportunity to help shape the future direction of the school. As Assistant Headteacher, you will not be stepping into a fixed mould but will be working in close partnership with the Head and Deputy to refine and lead the next phase of Sandhurst’s development together.

At Sandhurst, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of everything. Children learn best when they feel safe, known and valued. The same is true of adults who thrive in the same conditions. Our approach to leadership, behaviour and wellbeing is rooted in kindness, consistency and high expectations, and we are proud of the respectful, inclusive culture this creates.

We care deeply about our staff. Professional development, wellbeing and mutual support are taken seriously, and collaboration is at the heart of how we work. You will be joining a team that is committed, reflective and generous with their expertise, as well as built on trust, honesty and shared purpose.

Sandhurst is a place where professionalism and joy sit comfortably side by side. We believe leadership should be human and visible, and that warmth, humour and authenticity matter. If you value smiling and are comfortable to be yourself, you may well feel at home here

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

Sandhurst Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We implement all elements of the safer recruitment process and all posts are subject to pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service. The successful candidate will also be subject to an overseas criminal record, qualifications and reference checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Head Teacher Advert.pdf - 327 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Privacy Notice.pdf - 268 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Head Job Pack.pdf - 1010 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandhurst Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 646 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandhurst Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@sandhurstprimary.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8698 5810
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandhurst-primary-school

Sandhurst Primary School is a a popular, three-form entry primary school serving a diverse community in Catford, London, SE6. We are committed to inclusive practice and have an excellent reputation in the local area. Kindness and relationships are at the heart of all we do, as we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, happy, cared for and known as an individual

Arranging a visit to Sandhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@sandhurstprimary.lewisham.sch.uk.

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