Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership 2 to 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference in the lives of young people? St Mary’s Middle School, part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust, is seeking an inspiring Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) to join our vibrant and caring school community from September 2026.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the strategic development of our SEND provision, champion inclusive practice and ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive. You will work closely with pupils, families, staff, and external agencies and play a vital role indriving whole-school improvement and supporting our pastoral systems.

About the role:

• To work with the Headteacher as part of the Senior Leadership Team in all aspects of leadership and management, leading on inclusion and working alongside the Deputy Head to develop, lead and improve the quality of teaching, curriculum andassessment across the school

• To take a central role in assistingthe Headteacher to develop our school in accordance with its shared values and our school development plans

• To develop the school’s SEND provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEND pupil achievement

• To develop and embed the school’s Pupil Premium Strategy/Policy and act as Pupil Premium Lead for the school

• To oversee a Graduated Response in the school, including provision for pupils with EHCPs,applying for a needs assessment, annual reviews,transition reviews and ensuring agreed actions are implemented

• To provide day-to-day operational and leadership support to our Complex Communications Needs Base (The Bridge)

• To work directly with teachers across KS2 and KS3 to team teach, mentor and support planning to ensure high-quality and inclusive teaching is consistent across the school

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team

• A strong, team ethos and a thriving whole school community

• A highly committed staff team, who are dynamic, motivated and focussed on improving outcomes for children

• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to a school-wide CPD budget

• Staff wellbeing support and a collaborative staff culture

• The chance to make a real impact in a welcoming and inclusive middle school setting

• Involvement in community events and the wider life of the school

• Free onsite parking

• The opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

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

Wessex Multi-Academy Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Application pack - Inclusion.pdf - 1.91 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown website
• Email address: tgalloway@stmarys.wessex.ac
• Phone number: 01305 848293
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-middle-school-puddletown

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Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tgalloway@stmarys.wessex.ac.

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