Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1PU |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 90dc9842-c891-4ace-a3a2-a8a52fe37b29 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Wallands Community Primmary and Nursery school is looking to recruit an energetic, innovative Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to join our friendly, nurturing school, which has a strong ethos of inclusion and community. We are looking for someone to play a key role in the senior leadership team of the school.
The post holder will be an ambitious and nurturing leader who is passionate about ensuring all our pupils get what they need to thrive and achieve their full potential, by working to find effective solutions to any barriers that they may face.
We would love to hear from you if you:
• have Qualified Teacher Status and teaching experience across the primary range
• have experience as a SENCO or in a leadership role within a specialist setting and hold a National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (NASENCo) or the National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (NPQSENCo).
• have a genuine passion for inclusion and creating an environment where all pupils can thrive
• have strong understanding of SEND legislation, EHCPs, leading on Annual Reviews and provision mapping
• have proven ability to lead, manage and develop teaching assistants and staff
• have experience working with parents, local authorities and external agencies
• have excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• are committed to champion inclusion for all pupils.
What the school offers its staff
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
• a supportive team who place our values of kindness, resilience, cooperation, responsibility, aspiration and pride at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• a well-equipped school set in fantastic grounds, with a commitment to OPaL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
• professional development and training opportunities
Our last Ofsted inspection in September 2022, stated that, 'this is a great place to learn. Leaders have high aspirations and hopes for pupils to achieve all they are capable of. They also care deeply about the well-being of every child.'
If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school, please contact Fiona Adams, Business Manager on personnel@wallands.org or 01273 472776.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and therefore each post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) check.
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.
Wallands Community Primmary and Nursery school is looking to recruit an energetic, innovative Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to join our friendly, nurturing school, which has a strong ethos of inclusion and community. We are looking for someone to play a key role in the senior leadership team of the school.
The post holder will be an ambitious and nurturing leader who is passionate about ensuring all our pupils get what they need to thrive and achieve their full potential, by working to find effective solutions to any barriers that they may face.
We would love to hear from you if you:
• have Qualified Teacher Status and teaching experience across the primary range
• have experience as a SENCO or in a leadership role within a specialist setting and hold a National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (NASENCo) or the National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (NPQSENCo).
• have a genuine passion for inclusion and creating an environment where all pupils can thrive
• have strong understanding of SEND legislation, EHCPs, leading on Annual Reviews and provision mapping
• have proven ability to lead, manage and develop teaching assistants and staff
• have experience working with parents, local authorities and external agencies
• have excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• are committed to champion inclusion for all pupils.
What the school offers its staff
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
• a supportive team who place our values of kindness, resilience, cooperation, responsibility, aspiration and pride at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• a well-equipped school set in fantastic grounds, with a commitment to OPaL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
• professional development and training opportunities
Our last Ofsted inspection in September 2022, stated that, 'this is a great place to learn. Leaders have high aspirations and hopes for pupils to achieve all they are capable of. They also care deeply about the well-being of every child.'
If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school, please contact Fiona Adams, Business Manager on personnel@wallands.org or 01273 472776.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and therefore each post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) check.
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.