Assistant Headteacher: Safeguarding and Inclusion (SEND)

John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L12 - L16

Assistant Headteacher: Safeguarding and Inclusion (SEND) job summary

We now have an exciting opportunity at John F Kennedy Catholic School for an outstanding and successful Assistant Headteacher: Safeguarding and Inclusion (SEND) to take a leading role as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), leading and managing all aspects of safeguarding, together with line management of the learning support department.  This appointment will provide the successful applicant with an ideal opportunity to hone his or her leadership skills in preparation for leading a school in the future.

Job overview

You’ll have a clear and compelling vision and a strong belief in the importance of education, supporting the Headteacher alongside SLT in active leadership duties to direct the school’s wider mission. 

Job requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status and a proven track record of leadership success and achievement at middle-management level or higher
• Key, up-to-date knowledge of curriculum/assessment requirements and developments across the whole school
• Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills with both staff and students
• Effective provision of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
• Ability to utilise data to monitor and sustain whole-school attainment and progress

Why join us?

As a leader within John F Kennedy Catholic School, you’ll be joining a dedicated and ambitious culture, with many opportunities to reinforce and build upon your professional development, and will be an active part of a transparent, accountable and responsible leadership team that prioritises excellent teaching and direction in all areas for the benefit of learners and staff alike.

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 John F Kennedy Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John F Kennedy Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-f-kennedy-catholic-school-hemel-hempstead

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