Assistant Principal - SENCO/Inclusion

Leigh Academy Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9JX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or earlier

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership scale based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Marden has an exceptional opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic and passionate Assistant Principal - SENCO/Inclusion to join us from January 2027 or earlier.

We wish to hear from you if you really want to change our education world and are:

• an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at primary level;
• a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;
• confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;
• able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;
• approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;
• able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.

What the school offers its staff

Joining us will enable you to work with like-minded colleagues who share your goals and ambitions. You will be part of a team that provides outstanding educational opportunities for all of our pupils through creative, carefully sequenced and highly effective lines of inquiry where all learners are at the very core of driving our curriculum.

This position offers a unique leadership opportunity for those who are inspired to positively impact upon children’s life chances and potential. As part of this position, there will be the expectation that you will cover classes to provide release time or provide some teaching to a consistent class.

Whilst this is advertised as a full-time position, we are happy to consider applications from exceptional candidates seeking a part-time role, working a minimum of four days per week.

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.

Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.

On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Vikki Holness (Office Manager) -vikki.holness@marden.latrust.org.uk. Visits will be offered and will be hosted by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Please ensure you offer Vikki a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.

Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the SLT about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Vikki Holness (as above) in the first instance.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on 01634 412 205 or amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Pack _ Teacher (Primary) _ Leigh Academy Marden (1).pdf - 870 KB (opens in new tab)

MARDEN_ Job Pack _ Assistant Principal - SENCO_Inclusion _ Leigh Academy Marden.pdf - 892 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Marden

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 322 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Marden website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marden-primary-academy-tonbridge

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Marden

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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