Tilbury Pioneer Academy: Deputy Head for Inclusion
Tilbury Pioneer Academy, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8HJ57 days remaining to apply
Start date details
13th April or sooner if possible
Closing date
9 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,675 - £73,549
Tilbury Pioneer Academy: Deputy Head for Inclusion job summary
Deputy Head Teacher for Inclusion.
GLC Academy: Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Salary: Leadership Payscale L12 £66,675 - £73,549
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working
Closing Date: 9th January 2026 at Midday
Tilbury Pioneer Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
As our new Deputy, you will be at the heart of shaping an ambitious, inclusive and high-achieving school culture. You will lead the strategic development of Inclusion and SEND, working as Designated Safeguarding Lead and forging partnerships with our community, local agencies and external professionals. You will drive forward innovative approaches to inclusive teaching, wellbeing and curriculum—ensuring every pupil, whatever their background and need, thrives.
If you are an experienced, passionate leader with a genuine commitment to inclusion, SEND, and whole school wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Watch our video for an insight in to our academy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_d2VlNPbUE
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Staff+Wellbeing&pid=67
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State-of-the-art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2-week October half-term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Informal visits to see the school and meet the headteacher are highly encouraged before applying for the position. Please contact Jo.Allison@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position and join our school on its journey to outstanding, please visit our website and complete an online application form.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Tilbury Pioneer Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 462 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tilbury Pioneer Academy website
Tilbury Pioneer Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
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