Assistant Principal for Inclusion
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2026 |
| Location: | London, W9 2JY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 49be5e13-55b2-4a76-b42d-7d6daf64c9f9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our ideal candidates will be:
• Able to demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for both them and their pupils.
• Determined to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
• Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers.
Please note: Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not currently hold the NASENCo qualification.
What the school offers its staff
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
Twice as many training days as standard.
Generous pension scheme.
Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Further details about the role
Ark Atwood Primary Academy is looking to appoint an Assistant Principal for Inclusion to join the senior leadership team and champion inclusion across the school. This is the ideal role for a high-quality teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and is ambitious about leading and developing others. The Assistant Principal will be responsible for ensuring that inclusion drives whole-school standards so that pupils with SEND achieve highly within the same ambitious culture as their peers. The appointed candidate will join Ark Atwood in January 2027, or sooner if possible.
The Assistant Principal for Inclusion will be a core member of the senior leadership team and share collective responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and strategic direction of the school. The successful candidate will also be a member of both the Teaching and Learning Team and the Safeguarding Team, ensuring inclusion is embedded across school standards, safeguarding practice and staff development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Our ideal candidates will be:
• Able to demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for both them and their pupils.
• Determined to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
• Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers.
Please note: Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not currently hold the NASENCo qualification.
What the school offers its staff
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
Twice as many training days as standard.
Generous pension scheme.
Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Further details about the role
Ark Atwood Primary Academy is looking to appoint an Assistant Principal for Inclusion to join the senior leadership team and champion inclusion across the school. This is the ideal role for a high-quality teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and is ambitious about leading and developing others. The Assistant Principal will be responsible for ensuring that inclusion drives whole-school standards so that pupils with SEND achieve highly within the same ambitious culture as their peers. The appointed candidate will join Ark Atwood in January 2027, or sooner if possible.
The Assistant Principal for Inclusion will be a core member of the senior leadership team and share collective responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and strategic direction of the school. The successful candidate will also be a member of both the Teaching and Learning Team and the Safeguarding Team, ensuring inclusion is embedded across school standards, safeguarding practice and staff development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.