Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & SEND) - 0.6 FTE

Dogsthorpe Infant School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4LH

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 (an earlier start date may be available)

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £56,296.00 - £59,134.00 Annually (FTE) 0.6 FTE

Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & SEND) - 0.6 FTE job summary

Dogsthorpe Infant School

Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & SEND) - 0.6FTE

Leadership Scale L3-L5

Required January 2027 (an earlier start date may be available)

Are you a passionate, ambitious and highly effective leader who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive?

Dogsthorpe Infant School is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences and outcomes of all pupils, particularly those with SEND and additional barriers to learning. This role is offered on a part time basis (0.6FTE).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspirational educator to lead our inclusive vision, champion vulnerable learners and contribute to the strategic development of our school.

About the Role

As Assistant Headteacher, you will:

• Serve as the school's designated SENCO, leading and developing high-quality SEND provision across the school.
• Champion outcomes for children in receipt of Pupil Premium funding.
• Work alongside the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to provide strategic leadership and drive school improvement.
• Support staff development and support colleagues to deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning.
• Develop strong partnerships with families, external agencies and wider stakeholders.
• Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and contribute to the wellbeing, attendance and achievement of our pupils.
• Line manage and develop members of our support staff team.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Has significant experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Has successful leadership experience and a proven ability to inspire, coach and develop colleagues.
• Is passionate about inclusion, equity and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
• Can analyse data effectively and use it to drive improvement.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Brings energy, resilience, emotional intelligence and a commitment to continuous professional development.

We Can Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic staff and pupils.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with school and trust colleagues.
• The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families within our community.

If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to Dogsthorpe Infant School, please contact us on 01733 566849 or via email office@dogsthorpeinfants.org.uk

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.

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 Dogsthorpe Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dogsthorpe Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dogsthorpe-infant-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough