Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support (24/7 helplines)

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Paulton Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to lead inclusion across the school, ensuring high-quality provision and outcomes for all pupils, particularly those with SEND.

This senior position will build on our current success with a strategic, whole-school approach to inclusion, and offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the role within our newly created leadership structure.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a school setting
• Proven ability to drive inclusion and SEND provision
• Commitment to safeguarding and safeguarding duties

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management of inclusion across the school
• Ensure high-quality provision and outcomes for all pupils, particularly those with SEND
• Collaborate with the senior team to implement a whole-school approach to inclusion

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inclusion management

SEND experience

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, the post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational management of inclusion across the school, ensuring high quality provision and outcomes for all pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). What the school offers its staff

• access to the competitive Teacher Pension Scheme
• employee wellbeing, including free, confidential access to 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services
• free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme Further details about the role Paulton Junior School is a large junior school located in the village of Paulton (between Bath and Bristol) with 240 pupils on roll.

Our mission to create a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every pupil feels safe, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.

We encourage our pupils to be ambitious in their learning and resilient in the face of challenges.

We believe that children succeed best when there is a strong partnership between school and home.

We work closely with our families and the wider Paulton community to ensure that every child is supported, heard, and encouraged every step of the way.

We are introducing a new leadership structure at Paulton Junior School.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate leader to join our senior team in the newly created role of Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion.

This senior position will build on our current success while taking a strategic, whole-school approach to inclusion.

It is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new role and make a lasting difference to our children.

We invite you to visit us, meet our dedicated staff, and see for yourself what makes Paulton Junior School such a special place to learn and grow.

Commitment to safeguarding Paulton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and conform to the safer recruitment practice.

Please note that part that as part of our safeguarding duty, references will be obtained and an online check carried out including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.