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Deputy Headteacher Inclusion And Achievement

Job details
Posting date: 16 December 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 January 2026
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7PL
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1e5dd65-c0fe-4fa4-a0d8-ae08aeaf2b17

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Summary

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 details about the role

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.

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