Assistant Headteacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BT

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  10 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 January 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: L1-L5 £51, 773 - £57,137

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Contract: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: L1-L5 £51,773 - £57,137

Start Date: 20th April 2026

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher- Inclusion Leader - to join our ambitious leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, passionate and highly skilled professional to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of children, families and staff.

At our school, inclusion is at the very heart of who we are. We believe every pupil deserves to thrive spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally, and we are committed to ensuring that all children- particularly those who are vulnerable or have additional needs-receive an outstanding education. As we continue our innovative journey of school improvement and transformation, we are looking for a leader who shares our vision of excellence for all. At St Joseph’s, we pride ourselves on our positive ethos, strong community relationships and dedication to supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs.

We Offer:

• Enthusiastic, warm and curious learners

• A dedicated staff team committed to professional growth

• A school where your creativity, insight and values will help drive meaningful change.

• A vibrant community that places children’s wellbeing and success at the centre

• A supportive governing body and strong community partnerships

• Supportive networks with schools from Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of inclusion across the school, ensuring an ambitious vision aligned with our School Development Plan.

• Champion high quality teaching, tailored support and effective interventions to meet diverse

pupil needs.

• Oversee statutory and strategic responsibilities related to the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, safeguarding and the wellbeing of all pupils.

• Work collaboratively with staff, families, external agencies and governors to secure strong

progress for vulnerable groups.

• Line manage and develop the inclusion and support staff team, promoting a culture of

professional excellence and reflective practice.

• Lead the strategic use of Pupil Premium to improve outcomes.

• Serve as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.

• Promote a positive, inclusive ethos where every pupil is supported to succeed and flourish.

We warmly welcome visits and conversations with prospective candidates.

Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 10th February 2026

Interviews: Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February 2026

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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-north-shields

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