Assistant Headteacher

Senploy; Ilford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbridge Primary School in Redbridge is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion & Achievement to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role requires strategic oversight of SEND, EAL and vulnerable groups to raise attainment and ensure high-quality inclusive provision.

You will lead on inclusion as a school improvement priority, manage the SENDCo, analyse attainment data and collaborate with families and external agencies to drive outcomes. ASAP start, temp‑to‑perm, full‑time, DOE.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Strong leadership experience in a primary school.
• Deep understanding of inclusion, SEND, EAL and adaptive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the school's vision and strategic direction.
• Lead inclusion as a central pillar of school improvement.
• Support and challenge staff to improve practice.
• Contribute to recruitment, induction and professional development.
• Deputise for senior leaders when required.
• Provide strategic leadership for SEND provision.
• Evaluate interventions and additional provision.
• Promote adaptive teaching and inclusive practice.
• Work closely with families, governors and external agencies.
• Coach and mentor colleagues.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Data analysis

Coaching

Communication

Education

QTS

Primary teaching experience

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & Achievement

ASAP Start | Redbridge | Temp‑to‑perm Full‑Time | £65,000-£73,000 DOE Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required

Are you an experienced primary leader with a passion for inclusion? Do you thrive in roles where you can remove barriers, shape whole‑school strategy and make a measurable difference to vulnerable learners? Are you ready to step into a senior leadership position where your expertise genuinely drives outcomes? A values‑driven primary school in Redbridge is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion & Achievement to join their Senior Leadership Team. This is a strategic role with responsibility for ensuring that all pupils - including those with SEND, EAL, disadvantaged backgrounds and other vulnerable groups - receive ambitious, high‑quality provision.

What Will You Lead?

• Inclusion and achievement from Nursery to Year 6
• Whole‑school strategy for SEND, EAL and vulnerable groups
• Line management and development of the SENDCo
• School improvement priorities linked to inclusion and outcomes
• High‑quality adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice
• Monitoring, evaluation and evidence‑based decision‑making

Key Questions to Consider

• Do you have the strategic vision to embed inclusion across every layer of school life?
• Can you analyse data, identify barriers and translate this into clear, impactful action?
• Are you confident coaching, mentoring and challenging colleagues to raise standards?
• Do you bring strong SEND knowledge, including statutory responsibilities and the Code of Practice?
• Are you able to model outstanding teaching and support others to refine their practice?
• Can you build positive relationships with families, external agencies and professionals?

Your Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Shape and deliver the school's vision and strategic direction
• Lead inclusion as a central pillar of school improvement
• Support and challenge staff to improve practice
• Contribute to recruitment, induction and professional development
• Deputise for senior leaders when required

SEND & Inclusion

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND provision
• Ensure statutory duties are met effectively
• Evaluate interventions and additional provision
• Promote adaptive teaching and inclusive practice
• Work closely with families, governors and external agencies

EAL & Language Development

• Lead provision for pupils learning English as an Additional Language
• Promote language‑rich classrooms and vocabulary development
• Support staff with strategies for different stages of language acquisition

Achievement & Vulnerable Groups

• Analyse attainment and progress data
• Develop strategies to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils
• Ensure interventions are targeted and evaluated for impact

Teaching & Learning

• Model excellent teaching through class teaching, groups, team teaching or demonstration lessons
• Coach and mentor colleagues
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning

What You Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong primary teaching experience
• Successful leadership experience within a primary school
• Deep understanding of inclusion, SEND, EAL and adaptive teaching
• Strong analytical skills and evidence‑based decision‑making
• Excellent communication, organisation and professional integrity
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Salary & Contract

• £65,000-£73,000 DOE
• Temp‑to‑perm
• Full‑time leadership role
• ASAP start