Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion
Brookland Infant and Nursery School, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 6EJ31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L3-L7 Outer London
What skills and experience we're looking for
“Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the support they receive from leaders to manage their workload and well-being.” (Ofsted, October 2024)
Brookland Infant and Nursery School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant three-form entry school where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community relationships and highly supportive Senior Management Team and Governing Body.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion to further strengthen our already strong provision for children with Special Educational Needs, vulnerable groups and children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to make a meaningful, whole-school impact.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team and Designated Safeguarding Team, the successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for inclusion across the school. They will work closely with staff, children, families and external professionals to ensure inclusive practice is consistently high-quality and embedded across all areas of school life.
This is a non-class-based role, enabling a clear focus on leadership, intervention and impact. The role includes leading targeted support and intervention, developing staff practice and providing leadership cover when required.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Is an active, reflective and committed member of a Senior Management Team
- Has a proven track record of strong leadership and excellent teaching practice
- Is deeply committed to inclusion, equality and safeguarding
- Supports and empowers class teachers to deliver high-quality provision and effective interventions
- Leads, supports and develops a skilled and valued team of teaching assistants
- Monitors, evaluates and improves outcomes for vulnerable groups through strategic action
- Has a strong working knowledge of SEN legislation and inclusive practice
- Works effectively with external agencies and professionals
- Can inspire, develop and strategically lead inclusive practice across the school
The successful applicant will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination, or be willing to work towards it.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A welcoming, supportive and collaborative leadership team
- A clear commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
- Well-motivated children and a strong inclusive ethos
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Application packs are available from the school office (office@brooklandinf.barnetmail.net) and completed forms should be returned directly to the school.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Brookland Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 304 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brookland Infant and Nursery School website
- Email address
- office@brooklandinf.barnetmail.net
- Phone number
- 020 8346 6824
Brookland Infant and Nursery School is a three form Infant and Nursery School and we celebrate the rich and diverse community that represents our school. We are a non-denominational community school and are maintained by the London Borough of Barnet. Each year group (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) has 3 classes of 30 children and in our Nursery we offer 30-hour and 15-hour places. Most children go on to attend Brookland Junior School on the same site. The two schools have strong links to ensure that our children’s emotional, social and educational development progresses smoothly from 3-11. Both schools were built in 1952 and have grown and developed over the years.
Our school is a warm and welcoming place with a caring ethos. We promote an environment where diversity is embraced and where children thrive in a secure and happy environment. Our school is committed to high expectations and the achievement of high standards for everyone and the school community works closely together to achieve our school aims.
Arranging a visit to Brookland Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@brooklandinf.barnetmail.net.
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