Assistant Principal (Inclusion)
Buckton Fields Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8ES9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £51,773.00 - £61,354.00 Annually (Actual) Salary L1-L8
Assistant Principal (Inclusion) job summary
Buckton Fields Primary School is part of the Preston Hedges Trust, a growing, high performing Trust based in Milton Keynes and Northampton.
Buckton Fields is a vibrant, two‑form entry school where ensuring that all children belong and thrive is at the heart of every decision. The school is particularly proud of its creative learning spaces, especially the exceptional Early Years provision, which gives children the very best start to their school journey. The academic year 26/27 is particularly exciting, as the school looks forward to reopening in a brand‑new, cutting-edge school building in 2026.
We are excited to be recruiting for the brand‑new role of Assistant Principal for Inclusion, commencing in September 2026.
The Assistant Principal for Inclusion will provide strategic leadership to embed an inclusive culture across the school, ensuring that every child can achieve their full potential.
This role will be non‑class based and will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
The role will oversee provision for pupils with special educational needs (SEND) and other vulnerable learners, ensuring that all pupils are able to make excellent progress and achieve the best possible outcomes.
We are seeking a leader who is passionate about inclusion and who truly believes that every child thrives when they experience a deep sense of belonging, supported by a shared philosophy of fun, creativity and achievement.
As the Assistant Principal for Inclusion, you will have the opportunity to:
- Be part of a Trust-wide group of Assistant Principals for Inclusion, enabling you to share best practice, seek support and collaborate within a vibrant and supportive professional network.
- Serve as a key member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to whole‑school strategic decision‑making.
- Work closely with the Principal to develop, implement and evaluate the school’s Inclusion Strategy, shaping inclusive practice at both school and trust level, rather than within a single setting alone.
- Engage in high‑quality, continuous professional development within a Trust that is committed to nurturing talent and supporting succession planning for future leadership roles.
Benefit from a bespoke onboarding programme, both prior to starting the role and throughout your induction period, ensuring a supported and successful transition.
- Access a comprehensive wellbeing package, including (but not limited to) free GP consultations for you and your family, physiotherapy and counselling services, as well as leadership coaching.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Successful experience as a leader in education, with a track record of delivering school improvement priorities.
A leader who is passionate about Inclusion
A clear understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
A commitment to our Trust values of Ambition, Drive, Excellence & One Team
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROLE
We would love the chance to welcome you to our school and talk to you about the role, the Trust and the opportunity. We are therefore inviting tours to the school and holding an online recruitment evening on Tuesday 12th May where you can learn about the school, Trust and our plans for the role.
To book a visit to tour the school, please contact the Office Manager, Lisa Cogings on 01604 931030 or lisa.cogings@Buckton.School
To attend the recruitment evening, or to find out more about the role please email Buckton Field’s Executive Principal: tracey.coles@prestonhedges.org
Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2025 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.
Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:
https://bucktonschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2025-26.pdf
Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.
We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Buckton Fields Primary School
- School type
- Free Schools, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
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- School website
- Buckton Fields Primary School website
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