Assistant Principal (Inclusion)

Holne Chase Primary School, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5HP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £51,773.00 - £61,354.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Principal (Inclusion) job summary

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (INCLUSION) - SEPTEMBER 2026

Join us in an exciting leadership opportunity to drive Inclusion across Holne Chase Primary School, including the launch and leadership of our innovative new SEND provision, opening April 2027.

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 14th May

Interview Date: Monday 18th May or Tuesday 19th May

Salary: Salary L1-L8 (£51,773-£61,354)

Contract: Permanent

At Holne Chase Primary School, we are excited to be recruiting for the brand‑new role of Assistant Principal for Inclusion, commencing in September 2026, including the opportunity to open and lead our new SEND provision.

Holne Chase Primary School is part of the Preston Hedges Trust, a growing, high‑performing Trust based in Milton Keynes and Northampton. We sit at the heart of the Bletchley community, nurturing children and families to become the best global citizens they can be. Guided by our ‘Changemaker’ philosophy, pupils are inspired to pursue their dreams through a curriculum rooted in Fun, Creativity and Achievement. We ignite passions, build aspiration and foster a lifelong thirst for learning, empowering our children to become confident, global changemakers.

As an Assistant Principal for Inclusion you will provide strategic leadership to embed an inclusive culture across the school, ensuring that every child can achieve their full potential. This role will initially be without class responsibility, but possible teaching and you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) before opening and leading our new SEND provision, opening in April 2027.

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 the school, or to attend the recruitment evening, or to find out more about the role please email: Michaela Welch (Office Manager) office@holnechase.org or call on 01908 373640

What we can offer: 

• A comprehensive induction programme at both Trust and school levels 

• An opportunity to learn from others at schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted 

• A broad range of continuous professional development at both Trust and school levels, including access to the National College online training platform 

• Opportunities to progress your career through increased responsibilities or specialism, enabling you to make a difference to children beyond your immediate class, year group or school 

• An environment that places wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, with staff having access to a comprehensive wellbeing package including the Schools Advisory Service, which offers counselling, GP helpline, mindfulness, nurse support, physiotherapy and more.     

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

  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:

  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

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

Holne Chase is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of pupils.
We follow safer working practices and therefore
an enhanced DBS is required for all successful
applicants, alongside the request of references, for
all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2022 all
shortlisted candidates will be subject to online
checks.
As part of our recruitment policies, the successful
candidate will be expected to complete a medical
questionnaire

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 Holne Chase Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holne Chase Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holne-chase-primary-school

Welcome to our new school website!

We are excited to be taking our first steps as a new school within the Preston Hedge’s Academy Trust.

At Holne Chase, our staff team, in partnership with our Governing Body and the Trust Board, are committed to forming a strong partnership with our families and community, and together, we ensure that each and every child has the very best primary school experience that they can.

Our driving vision is founded on the philosophy of ‘Fun, Creativity & Achievement’ – it is at the heart of everything we do here at Holne Chase.

We want our school to be a happy, safe place for our children, where they can experience exceptional teaching and be immersed in exciting and innovative curriculum opportunities. We are incredibly proud of our creative, inquisitive and confident learners; we nurture and support our children so that they thrive at our school in both academic and non-academic areas, ensuring that they develop those incredibly important wider personal and social skills.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to our school

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