Assistant Principal - Inclusion
Budmouth Academy Weymouth, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14 - L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a transformational impact on our students’ lives and rapidly improve their outcomes?
Do you want to work in a school where you are free to teach, with high standards and expectations, with CPD for all a priority?
Do you align with our academy values of Respect, Excellence and Determination, with a passion for inspiring young people to succeed?
If so, we would love to receive your application to join us at Budmouth Academy.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our leadership team and play an important role in leading Inclusion at Budmouth. The successful candidate will be an expert in Inclusion, and a strong leader with the ability to inspire staff and students to achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will also play an important role in leading the SEND team to ensure the academic and pastoral needs of all SEND students are met. As part of this role you will oversee our ASC Base, Learning Support Centre and Student Support Centre. This post also involves leading on Safeguarding across the academy, as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will ideally hold a NASENCo/NPQSENCO qualification along with your Qualified Teacher Status. You will work with the leadership team to provide strategic leadership, clear direction and effective implementation and management of the academy’s Inclusion and SEND policies.
It will be an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to further develop their career, with future opportunities for progression to Vice Principal.
We are looking for someone who:
Has the drive, expertise and experience to lead on Inclusion at the academy
Understands what constitutes highly inclusive practice
Is passionate about removing children’s barriers to learning
Has excellent knowledge of statutory safeguarding and SEND frameworks
Has excellent people skills and the ability to lead, motivate, challenge and support colleagues
As an Assistant Principal you will contribute to the successful strategic leadership of the Academy and will be accountable, as a member of the senior leadership team, for inspiring, managing and leading staff and students to achieve their very best. Alongside these attributes, candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively enthuse and lead others and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing continuing professional development relevant to their position.
For specific information regarding the position, please contact Chris Buller, Associate Principal cbuller@budmouth-aspirations.org
Full Information can be found via the Budmouth website search job vacancies and the linkhttps://www.budmouth-aspirations.org/job-vacancies/
Applicantsmust have proof of right to work in the UK as this is a UK based position.
What the school offers its staff
As your professional development is important to us, we offer a comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including nationally recognised qualifications that suit all types of career progression. These are widely available, free of charge through the ALI (the Aspirations Learning Institute) at all of the Aspirations Academy schools. In addition, Budmouth has its very own Well-being Charter and working group, as we genuinely prioritise the well-being of our staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Budmouth Academy Weymouth
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1499 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Budmouth Academy Weymouth website
- Email address
- lvincent@budmouth-aspirations.org
- Phone number
- 01305 830500
As a proud member of the Aspirations Academies Trust, our vision is “To empower future generations to follow their dreams and build a society of which we can all be proud.” At Budmouth we are on a mission to provide the highest-quality educational experience for all.
Budmouth is a large 11-18 academy in beautiful Dorset, situated on the south coast. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities which are set to be even better, with our new build currently in the planning stages. We are within commutable distance of Poole, Sherborne, Purbeck, Dorchester, Portland and surrounding areas, with excellent public transport links.
We offer an ambitious and inclusive curriculum so that all of our students will learn, thrive and lead successful lives. Our extra-curricular offer is equally impressive, with a vast range of opportunities for students to engage in.
We are committed to raising the aspirations of our young people at Budmouth and this is reflected in our approach to all areas of our work. Our teaching and learning framework has been greatly influenced by Allison and Tharby’s Making Every Lesson Count, and our centralised behaviour systems mean that you are free to teach. We expect impeccable behaviour from our students, who really appreciate staff going above and beyond on a daily basis.
What we offer:
Wonderful, inquisitive students
Clear and consistent centralised behaviour systems and detentions
Excellent career development and promotion opportunities across the Aspirations Academies Trust
Collaborative planning with centralised resources
A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback with no onerous marking policies
Budmouth Wellbeing Charter - we treat workload very seriously
Comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including NPQs, through the Aspirations Learning Institute
Highly supportive senior leaders who are visible and approachable
We are a warm, welcoming and friendly place to work and learn - we are truly at the heart of our community
What we are looking for:
Hard-working professionals with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise
People who live and breathe our values and mantra to ensure the life chances of our students are maximised
Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter their starting point, background or needs
Someone who is aligned to our vision and values - we are one team
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
Budmouth Academy also values the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Principal - Mrs Sara Mashike
Arranging a visit to Budmouth Academy Weymouth
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lvincent@budmouth-aspirations.org.
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