Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6EW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 343ed9fc-7249-4bbf-b629-9e2988781e3a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our friendly, caring and committed team and to inspire and motivate the children at River Beach Primary School to reach their full potential and achieve high standards.
The successful candidate will be a motivated middle leader / assistant headteacher who is now seeking promotion within senior leadership. They will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who has the ability to share, model and demonstrate the key characteristics of high quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour.
What the school offers its staff
As a Deputy Headteacher you will take responsibility for leading and managing inclusion across the school, line managing our SENCO and SEND Team. You will be ensuring that all children flourish under our care and guidance irrespective of their starting points. In return, we are committed to investing in you and providing excellent professional development opportunities both in and outside of school.
In return we can offer you:-
- A supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a happy and secure environment.
- An excellent staff team, who work highly effectively with each other whilst having high aspirations and standards.
- A supportive academy trust which provides excellent professional support and development opportunities across a range of local schools.
Further details about the role
Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. For a list of essential and/or desirable criteria please see the personal specification and job description available to download alongside this advert. Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@schoolsworks.org If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, or would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application please contact Julie Sampson, Office Manager Tel: 01903 725500, to arrange a suitable time for a chat and / or visit.
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.
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our friendly, caring and committed team and to inspire and motivate the children at River Beach Primary School to reach their full potential and achieve high standards.
The successful candidate will be a motivated middle leader / assistant headteacher who is now seeking promotion within senior leadership. They will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who has the ability to share, model and demonstrate the key characteristics of high quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour.
What the school offers its staff
As a Deputy Headteacher you will take responsibility for leading and managing inclusion across the school, line managing our SENCO and SEND Team. You will be ensuring that all children flourish under our care and guidance irrespective of their starting points. In return, we are committed to investing in you and providing excellent professional development opportunities both in and outside of school.
In return we can offer you:-
- A supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a happy and secure environment.
- An excellent staff team, who work highly effectively with each other whilst having high aspirations and standards.
- A supportive academy trust which provides excellent professional support and development opportunities across a range of local schools.
Further details about the role
Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. For a list of essential and/or desirable criteria please see the personal specification and job description available to download alongside this advert. Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@schoolsworks.org If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, or would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application please contact Julie Sampson, Office Manager Tel: 01903 725500, to arrange a suitable time for a chat and / or visit.
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.