ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER - INCLUSION

This full-time post is available from September 2026 and offers an

exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic staff and a successful and

supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT) whose members are committed to making a

difference. The SLT consists of the

Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers and five Assistant Headteachers, all with

specific areas of responsibility, linked to the new Ofsted framework. ‘The school is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite and behave well’ (Ofsted 2023) We are looking for an enthusiastic

individual with a track record of success and innovation - a team player who

also has excellent leadership qualities and can lead on Inclusion. In June 2023 Ofsted described Charles Darwin School as

“…an inclusive school. The school’s values of “aspire, endeavour and

achieve” are at the core of the school’s work. Leaders are ambitious for all

pupils to succeed and reach their potential.” The Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion

will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure that every

pupil—particularly those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, Looked After or

have SEND —can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The postholder

will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of whole-school

inclusive practice, removing barriers to learning and ensuring high

expectations and equitable outcomes for all.

Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher and the Headteacher, the Assistant

Headteacher will drive the Inclusion element of the school’s improvement

priorities, strengthening provision through adaptive teaching, high-quality

targeted interventions, robust identification and assessment, and effective

multi-agency collaboration. They will ensure statutory duties and Trust

expectations are met in relation to SEND, alternative provision, attendance for

vulnerable groups, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.

The role contributes directly to the school’s strategic priorities by embedding

a culture of belonging, improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs,

and building staff capacity to deliver consistently inclusive teaching and

support across the school. We are

seeking someone who: Has a passion for education and is open to innovative approaches in

everyday aspects of school life

Is passionate about their subject area

and lifelong learning

Is always committed to securing the best

outcomes for all students in the school

Will contribute to the overall

development of the school

Is flexible in their approach constantly

adapting to new challenges.