Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion

Wigmore Primary; Luton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring program

Career progression opportunities

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Wigmore Primary School in England is seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive our SEND strategy and inclusive practice across the curriculum.

You will lead high-quality SEND provision, oversee EHCP processes, develop staff through CPD and mentoring, and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing are embedded throughout school life. This is a pivotal leadership role with significant impact on outcomes for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading inclusion and SEND provision in a primary school setting.
• Ability to drive school-wide inclusion strategies and Quality First Teaching.
• Demonstrated leadership within a Senior Leadership Team and with governors.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Drive whole-school improvement and inclusion strategy as a key SLT member.
• Provision & Inclusion: Lead SEND provision, including ARP, and ensure tailored support.
• Team Development: Line manage pastoral, teaching and support teams with CPD and mentoring.
• Statutory Compliance & Partnerships: Oversee EHCP processes and liaise with LA and families.
• Resource Management: Allocate high-needs funding and SEND budgets for impact.
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Collaborate with the DSL to ensure safe, supportive environments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

SEND inclusion

Team development

EHCP oversight

Budget management

Safeguarding & wellbeing

Job description

Are you an ambitious, visionary leader passionate about drive, equity, and high achievement for every child?

At Wigmore Primary School, we believe that every pupil deserves an exceptional education that nurtures their individual talents, promotes wellbeing, and prepares them for future success. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, driven, and highly effective Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and drive our whole-school inclusion and SEND strategy.

As our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction, leading high-quality provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and championing inclusive Quality First Teaching across our entire curriculum.

What the role entails

• Strategic Leadership: Drive whole-school improvement, self-evaluation, and inclusion strategy as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team.

• Provision & Inclusion: Lead high-quality SEND provision (including our Additional Resourced Provision/ARP), ensuring tailored support and optimal academic and personal outcomes.

• Team Development: Line manage and empower our pastoral, teaching, and support teams through high-impact CPD, coaching, and mentorship.

• Statutory Compliance & Partnerships: Oversee EHCP processes, manage the SEND register, and act as the key liaison for external agencies, local authorities, and families.

• Resource Management: Strategically allocate high-needs funding and SEND budgets to maximize impact.

• Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Collaborate closely with the DSL to ensure robust pastoral care and positive behaviour support.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, collaborative and forward-thinking school community.

• A supportive, active and dedicated Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.

• High-quality opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career progression.

• Wonderful pupils who are enthusiastic, caring and proud of their school.

• A range of well-being benefits.

  We welcome visits to the school outside teaching hours.

  To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions about this post, please contact the headteacher via the school office on 01582 616101 or by email to [e-mail]