Assistant Headteacher- Diversity and Inclusion and SENDCo, CHELWOOD NURSERY SCHOOL

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher for Chelwood Nursery School, focusing on Diversity and Inclusion. The role involves strategic leadership and collaboration with families to enhance early years education. Candidates should have EYFS teaching experience and a commitment to professional development, including SENDCo training.

Benefits

Outstanding early years team

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced EYFS teacher with a passion for inclusive education.
• Trained SENDCo or willing to undertake SENDCo training.
• Motivated to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborate with other professionals to enhance children’s learning.
• Strategically develop Chelwood Nursery alongside the Headteacher.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Organizational skills

Commitment to high quality early years education

Passion for collaboration with families

Strategic leadership capabilities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENDCo qualification or commitment to training

Job description

Assistant Headteacher- Diversity and Inclusion and SENDCo, CHELWOOD NURSERY SCHOOL

Assistant Headteacher- Diversity and Inclusion and SENDCo, CHELWOOD NURSERY SCHOOL

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Due to retirement, we have a vacancy for the above role to start in January 2026 (or sooner).

About Our Maintained Nursery School

At Chelwood, we believe that children come first. We have been at the heart of our local community for over 85 years, offering outstanding early years education with a focus on the outdoors. Our aim is for our school to feel like a family.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised Assistant Headteacher to lead on Diversity and Inclusion and to be a part of our friendly, supportive and welcoming team.

We have an extremely talented and committed staff team and a strong tradition of child-centered, open-air education. Chelwood Nursery School is truly inclusive, reaching out to local families and developing our expertise in provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

We are very proud of our friendly and diverse community of children, families, staff and governors. We are equally proud of our determination to continuously develop research informed, innovative practice.

Are you:

• an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS teacher, committed to providing high quality, inclusive Early Years Education
• dedicated to promoting children’s learning through play
• passionate about working together with families and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for all children
• able to see ‘the bigger picture’ and take a strategic lead alongside the Headteacher in the development of Chelwood Nursery
• a trained SENDCo or willing to do the SENDCo training, motivated to develop professionally?
  
  
  

Would you like to join our ‘Outstanding’ Early Years team at Chelwood Nursery School?

Visits to the school in advance of application are strongly encouraged.

For further information please contact the nursery:

020 7639 2514 or email [e-mail]

Applications must be on the Lewisham template. CVs are not accepted.

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We operate stringent Safer Recruitment procedures in our recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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