Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (including SENCo)
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2QY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 85b17c4f-2117-42c0-b044-13810565a9b8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to shape our whole-school approach to inclusion and make a real difference to the lives of our children. You will lead our provision for pupils with SEND, oversee statutory SENCo duties, and line manage our dedicated team of inclusion support staff.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners
• Is an experienced SENCo or inclusion leader with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Can inspire, develop and lead staff effectively
• Builds excellent relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• Thinks strategically and contributes positively to whole-school leadership
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• A highly supportive and collaborative staff team that prioritise work-life balance and well-being
• A strong commitment to professional development
• A school community that values inclusion at its heart
• The opportunity to shape and grow an ambitious area of school leadership
This is a substantial position, reporting directly to the Headteacher and would suit a highly ambitious aspiring leader, keen to play a collaborative and innovative role in Whitings Hill School’s strategic vision.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape our whole-school approach to inclusion and make a real difference to the lives of our children. You will lead our provision for pupils with SEND, oversee statutory SENCo duties, and line manage our dedicated team of inclusion support staff.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners
• Is an experienced SENCo or inclusion leader with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Can inspire, develop and lead staff effectively
• Builds excellent relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• Thinks strategically and contributes positively to whole-school leadership
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• A highly supportive and collaborative staff team that prioritise work-life balance and well-being
• A strong commitment to professional development
• A school community that values inclusion at its heart
• The opportunity to shape and grow an ambitious area of school leadership
This is a substantial position, reporting directly to the Headteacher and would suit a highly ambitious aspiring leader, keen to play a collaborative and innovative role in Whitings Hill School’s strategic vision.
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.