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Assistant Headteacher and Inclusion Lead

Job details
Posting date: 11 February 2026
Salary: £51,773 to £57,137 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 March 2026
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 203101

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Summary

Location: Loughborough
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: August 2026 (or earlier)
Salary: L1 - L5 (dependent on experience)
Sector: Primary Education / Leadership

A welcoming and community-focused Primary School is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join its senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced middle leader or current assistant headteacher looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and values-driven school.

The role offers the chance to work closely with the headteacher and leadership team, contributing to whole-school improvement, staff development and positive outcomes for pupils.

Supporting the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school

Working closely with the headteacher and senior leadership team

Contributing to teaching and learning, inclusion and school improvement priorities

Supporting staff development, mentoring and performance management

Helping to maintain a positive, inclusive and ambitious school culture

Experienced middle leaders ready to step into senior leadership

Current assistant headteachers seeking a new challenge

Leaders with a strong understanding of primary education and inclusion

Practitioners who value collaboration, relationships and high expectations

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Proven leadership experience within a primary setting

Strong understanding of teaching, learning and school improvement

Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one

Prebook Recruitment is a relationship-led education recruitment agency specialising in primary education.

Our team has over 10 years' experience supporting schools and leaders across the UK, providing transparent processes, honest advice and long-term support.



If you're an Assistant Headteacher or aspiring senior leader looking for your next step, apply today to be considered.

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