Assistant Principal - Inclusion
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b8dc543a-58e8-451e-bcc8-b31aaee0b56f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a transformational impact on our students’ lives and rapidly improve their outcomes?
Do you want to work in a school where you are free to teach, with high standards and expectations, with CPD for all a priority?
Do you align with our academy values of Respect, Excellence and Determination, with a passion for inspiring young people to succeed?
If so, we would love to receive your application to join us at Budmouth Academy.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our leadership team and play an important role in leading Inclusion at Budmouth. The successful candidate will be an expert in Inclusion, and a strong leader with the ability to inspire staff and students to achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will also play an important role in leading the SEND team to ensure the academic and pastoral needs of all SEND students are met. As part of this role you will oversee our ASC Base, Learning Support Centre and Student Support Centre. This post also involves leading on Safeguarding across the academy, as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will ideally hold a NASENCo/NPQSENCO qualification along with your Qualified Teacher Status. You will work with the leadership team to provide strategic leadership, clear direction and effective implementation and management of the academy’s Inclusion and SEND policies.
It will be an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to further develop their career, with future opportunities for progression to Vice Principal.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has the drive, expertise and experience to lead on Inclusion at the academy
• Understands what constitutes highly inclusive practice
• Is passionate about removing children’s barriers to learning
• Has excellent knowledge of statutory safeguarding and SEND frameworks
• Has excellent people skills and the ability to lead, motivate, challenge and support colleagues
As an Assistant Principal you will contribute to the successful strategic leadership of the Academy and will be accountable, as a member of the senior leadership team, for inspiring, managing and leading staff and students to achieve their very best. Alongside these attributes, candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively enthuse and lead others and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing continuing professional development relevant to their position.
For specific information regarding the position, please contact Chris Buller, Associate Principal cbuller@budmouth-aspirations.org
Full Information can be found via the Budmouth website search job vacancies and the linkhttps://www.budmouth-aspirations.org/job-vacancies/
Applicantsmust have proof of right to work in the UK as this is a UK based position.
What the school offers its staff
As your professional development is important to us, we offer a comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including nationally recognised qualifications that suit all types of career progression. These are widely available, free of charge through the ALI (the Aspirations Learning Institute) at all of the Aspirations Academy schools. In addition, Budmouth has its very own Well-being Charter and working group, as we genuinely prioritise the well-being of our staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a transformational impact on our students’ lives and rapidly improve their outcomes?
Do you want to work in a school where you are free to teach, with high standards and expectations, with CPD for all a priority?
Do you align with our academy values of Respect, Excellence and Determination, with a passion for inspiring young people to succeed?
If so, we would love to receive your application to join us at Budmouth Academy.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our leadership team and play an important role in leading Inclusion at Budmouth. The successful candidate will be an expert in Inclusion, and a strong leader with the ability to inspire staff and students to achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will also play an important role in leading the SEND team to ensure the academic and pastoral needs of all SEND students are met. As part of this role you will oversee our ASC Base, Learning Support Centre and Student Support Centre. This post also involves leading on Safeguarding across the academy, as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will ideally hold a NASENCo/NPQSENCO qualification along with your Qualified Teacher Status. You will work with the leadership team to provide strategic leadership, clear direction and effective implementation and management of the academy’s Inclusion and SEND policies.
It will be an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to further develop their career, with future opportunities for progression to Vice Principal.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has the drive, expertise and experience to lead on Inclusion at the academy
• Understands what constitutes highly inclusive practice
• Is passionate about removing children’s barriers to learning
• Has excellent knowledge of statutory safeguarding and SEND frameworks
• Has excellent people skills and the ability to lead, motivate, challenge and support colleagues
As an Assistant Principal you will contribute to the successful strategic leadership of the Academy and will be accountable, as a member of the senior leadership team, for inspiring, managing and leading staff and students to achieve their very best. Alongside these attributes, candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively enthuse and lead others and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing continuing professional development relevant to their position.
For specific information regarding the position, please contact Chris Buller, Associate Principal cbuller@budmouth-aspirations.org
Full Information can be found via the Budmouth website search job vacancies and the linkhttps://www.budmouth-aspirations.org/job-vacancies/
Applicantsmust have proof of right to work in the UK as this is a UK based position.
What the school offers its staff
As your professional development is important to us, we offer a comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including nationally recognised qualifications that suit all types of career progression. These are widely available, free of charge through the ALI (the Aspirations Learning Institute) at all of the Aspirations Academy schools. In addition, Budmouth has its very own Well-being Charter and working group, as we genuinely prioritise the well-being of our staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.