Part Time (0.6) Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Enfield, EN3 4LA13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Part time 0.6 - days/hours can be negotiated
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year
Full-time equivalent salary
- L1 - L5 (Outer London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Personal skills, attributes and ethos
Committed to leading and working in partnership with the Headteacher to ensure our school’s inclusive Christian vision and values are lived out;
Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for pupils with SEN or disability
An excellent role model who demonstrates high aspirations for self and others
A positive and resilient attitude
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communicator, both written and orally
Ability to develop a safe, secure, empathic and happy school environment, where children feel confident to grow and their concerns will be heard and acted upon
Considers supporting the wellbeing of others, as well as self, as a high priority
Appreciates and understands the value and needs of a diverse community, including sensitivity and respect for the needs of families in difficult circumstances
Ability to deal with challenging situations sensitively, calmly and confidentially
Demonstrates clear personal values and moral purpose, lived out with fairness, accessibility, transparency and empathy towards children, their families and staff
The ability to be flexible within the working day
A sense of humour!
Relationships, teamwork and partnerships
Forges positive, trusting relationships with all stakeholders, including pupils, parents, governors, the local community and other professionals
Ability to encourage, support and engage parents to play their part in their child’s learning
Demonstrates strong team ethics and has the personal skills to motivate and enthuse colleagues to develop and improve their professional practice
Ability to lead by example, modelling high standards and expectations to others, in all areas of school life
Willingness to work with and accept support from others, including colleagues, governors, other schools, Diocese and Local Authority
Qualifications and experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
National professional qualification (NPQ) for SENDCO’s or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment
Degree
GCSE Maths and English Language
Evidence of recent CPD related to Inclusion and pedagogy
Knowledge and experience across all primary key stages – min 3 years
Successful experience in a Leadership role within a Primary School
Evidence of professional development in school leadership and management
Experience in the role of DSL
Experience of a range of Interventions and monitoring of these
Sound knowledge of recent national and global pedagogy research, and current education legislation, understanding its impact on schools
Commitment to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Teaching and curriculum
Proven commitment to inclusive teaching and learning, supported effectively within the classroom
Experience of developing consistent high-quality teaching and learning through rigorous assessment, monitoring, evaluation and feedback
Evidence of using pupil performance data and benchmarks to raise standards and achievement for all pupils
Ability to challenge underperformance in teaching and to support improvement
Ability to support staff in identifying learning gaps, planning and delivering specifically targeted interventions to accelerate progress
Evidence of a commitment to narrowing the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils
Evidence of leading innovative approaches to learning
Organisational effectiveness and school improvement
Excellent organisational skills which positively support staff & pupils as well as own work-life balance
Ability to work under pressure, balancing competing priorities efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis
Involvement in the process of school improvement planning, monitoring, review and evaluation, to impact positively on school effectiveness and improvement
Ability to motivate, inspire and lead others, and be driven to achieve the best possible outcomes for all
Ability to build partnerships with other schools, agencies and external partners to support school improvement
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
A “beautifully inclusive school”(Ofsted 2023)with a vibrant and diverse school community
Enthusiastic learners withhigh standardsof behaviour, who are proud of their school
A supportive,welcomingand dedicatedstaff team andgoverning body
An evolving, exciting curriculum, reflecting the diversity of our school community
A rich CPD offer, with the freedom to trial initiatives and be innovative
Our commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and improving teacher workload
An opportunity to make a positive contribution to a school on an exciting journey
A school where inclusion, nurture andhigh expectationssit side by side
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 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Matthew's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- smichael@st-matthews.enfield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088041666
We are a 1 form entry Church of England primary school situated in the diverse neighbourhood of Ponders End, within the London Borough of Enfield, North London.
Arranging a visit to St Matthew's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smichael@st-matthews.enfield.sch.uk.
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