- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 339 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Minster Junior School website
Assistant Headteacher Inclusion
More than one location, Sdbe Multi Academy Trust13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 April 2026
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit a highly organised, caring and skilled senior leader for the role of Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion Leader to start in September at the latest. This is an exciting time to join The Minster Schools and the SDBE MAT trust as we plan to grow our specialist KS1 provision within the school with a resource base for children with moderate learning difficulties. We aim to serve our community by providing education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. As such, Christian values, high expectations and a commitment to both children and adults are at the heart of our school life and essential for this role. The OFSTED Inspection in February 2025 at the Junior School judged behaviour and attitudes and personal development to be outstanding. The OFSTED inspection in April 2025 judged the Nursery and Infants’ School to be securely good with exemplary behaviour.
You will:
be a competent and strategic practitioner with a proven track record of school improvement, including raising the quality of teaching and learning
be passionate about providing high quality leadership and developing these skills further
be able to develop effective partnerships with staff, governors, parents and other agencies in order to help shape the future direction of the school be aspirational for children with SEND, our school and yourself
be able to think reflectively and creatively
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
a competitive salary on the leadership scale for the right candidate
training and support for the role
high quality wider CPD opportunities within the SDBE Multi Academy Trust which include NPQs in SEND, Leading Teaching and Leading primary Maths
an additional INSET day every year for MAT-wide training
Excellent opportunities for career progression and development across the SDBE MAT Visits and tours of the school are encouraged. To apply, please complete an application form attached.
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.
We reserve the right to close the application process if we manage to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date
Closing date: 12:00pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026
Interviews: Monday 27th April 2026
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- office@minsterschools.co.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8688 5844
School Details
The Minster Junior School
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to Sdbe Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@minsterschools.co.uk.
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