Deputy Headteacher Inclusion And Achievement
Turnfurlong Junior School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7PL32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 January 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
15 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L12-L16 (£67,898 – 75,049)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a creative, dynamic and committed leader who:
- Has a deep passion for inclusive education, high achievement and whole-child development
- Is confident leading strategic improvement across SEND, inclusion, achievement and pastoral systems
- Brings strong experience of using data and assessment to identify gaps, shape interventions and measure impact
- Can inspire, coach and develop colleagues through research informed practice and professional learning
- Builds positive and trusting relationships with pupils, families, staff and external partners
- Is ready to play a full and active role within a supportive Senior Leadership Team, including deputising for the Headteacher and serving as a Deputy DSL
You will lead inclusion and achievement with care, clarity and ambition, ensuring that barriers to learning are removed thoughtfully and that every child is known, valued and supported.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you
- A thriving, well established school with attainment above national averages
- A strong, welcoming and outward looking staff team who genuinely support one another
- A rich culture of professional development, coaching and career growth
- The opportunity to lead and shape high quality SEND and inclusive practice with real impact
- Engaged pupils who are confident, articulate and proud of their school
- A vibrant curriculum enriched by music, sport, languages, clubs and pupil leadership
- Extensive use of iPads and digital learning to enhance teaching and learning
- Effective governance and distributed leadership, where leaders and pupils have real autonomy
- A comprehensive wellbeing package and practical benefits that support work life balance
You will be trusted, valued and supported to lead with integrity and innovation.
Further information about the job
We are excited to invite applications for the role of Deputy Headteacher Inclusion And Achievement. This is a pivotal leadership role for an inspiring, compassionate and forward thinking professional who believes that every child deserves to thrive.
At Turnfurlong Junior School, inclusion is not just an initiative, it is who we are. Our Deputy Headteacher will play a central role in shaping the next chapter of our journey, working alongside a committed Headteacher, talented staff and an ambitious school community.
Turnfurlong Junior School is a large over subscribed Buckinghamshire foundation junior school. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong outcomes and commitment to developing the whole child - academically, socially and emotionally.
Our curriculum is rich, purposeful and child centred. Inclusion is embedded in everything we do, and our staff are reflective and open to innovation. We understand the importance that education has in nurturing and preparing children for their future lives and to becoming confident, independent and reflective life-long learners.
Most importantly, our school is a place where people matter. We treat one another with respect, celebrate success and share a collective belief that together, we can make a real difference.
We strongly encourage visits to the school. The best way to understand our school is to experience the warmth, energy and ambition of our community first hand.
If you are an inspiring leader with a passion for inclusion, high standards and meaningful school improvement, we would love to hear from you.
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 Turnfurlong Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 383 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Turnfurlong Junior School website
- Email address
- officemanager@tjs.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01296489264
Arranging a visit to Turnfurlong Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email officemanager@tjs.org.uk.
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