Assistant Headteacher: SEND and Inclusion

Lakeside Primary Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5ES

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 May 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £54,394.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (Actual)

Assistant Headteacher: SEND and Inclusion job summary

The Rose Learning Trust are looking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher, in partnership with the Headteacher and the Local Governing Body, at Lakeside Primary Academy who:

Can develop and communicate a shared vision, ethos and strategic plan for SEND, Inclusion and School Improvement that inspires and motivates all stakeholders and reflects the needs of the school, the trust and its community

Can translate the vision into clear, agreed objectives and operational plans that promote and sustain inclusion and school improvement

Will provide day to day leadership of SEND and Inclusion for the school which enables Lakeside Primary Academy and The Rose Learning Trust to give every child a high-quality education and promotes the highest possible standards of achievement and attainment

Will work towards securing the long-term educational success of the school by maximising potential through the skills and resources available from within Lakeside Primary, across the trust and beyond.

Builds leadership capacity in the school by supporting the Headteacher and Senior leaders whilst nurturing the talents of others

Can create a culture where pupils experience an inclusive, positive and enriching school life

In return Lakeside Primary and The Rose Learning Trust can offer you:

Wonderful children

A warm, welcoming ethos based on collaboration, care and respect for all

Executive oversight, mentoring and support from the school and Trust.

Parents who are keen to engage with and contribute to their children’s learning

Keen, passionate and well-motivated staff teams who are eager to learn and involve themselves in all aspects of school and trust life

A knowledgeable and innovative trust executive leadership team to support school improvement

The opportunity to co-create, implement and share new and innovative practice

A supportive Local Governing Body and Board of Trustees committed to improving outcomes for all

This role will be based at Lakeside Primary Academy, and the successful candidate will take up the post from September 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed to The Rose Learning Trust.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact the Headteacher, James Bullock: james.bullock@lakeside.doncaster.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time.

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 Lakeside Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 399 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lakeside Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lakeside-primary-academy-doncaster

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