Assistant Headteacher for SEND and Inclusion - St Mary’s CE Primary School, Finchley

London Diocesan Board for Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Finchley is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for SEND and Inclusion. The role requires a passionate leader to enhance children's inclusion and support their development. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with staff and families to ensure all pupils thrive in a caring Christian environment. The school offers a supportive team and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Professional Development

Supportive Staff Team

Caring Christian Ethos

Qualifications

• Passionate about children’s inclusion in all aspects of school life.
• Proven track record of improving learning and progress for all children.
• Excellent knowledge of the curriculum and SEND Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Drive inclusion for all pupils, including those with SEND.
• Provide inspiring leadership in SEND provision across the school.
• Work effectively with families, stakeholders, and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Assistant Headteacher for SEND and Inclusion - St Mary’s CE Primary School, Finchley

• 19 May 2025
• St Mary's CE Primary School Dollis Park, Finchley London N3 1BT United Kingdom (map)

St Mary’s CE Primary School

Dollis Park

London N3 1BT

Assistant Headteacher for SEND and Inclusion

including the SENDCo role

Full-Time, Permanent

Required from September 2025

Salary: Outer London Leadership Scale Pt 6-10 (£60,266 - £66152) plus SEND allowance (£2679), subject to any inflationary increase in September 2025.

If you would like to be part of a highly effective staff team, driving inclusion for all our pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve their full potential in our supportive close-knit school, we would like to hear from you.

We would like to appoint an outstanding teacher, leader and SENDCO who:

• Is passionate about children’s inclusion in all aspects of school life, helping them to flourish, physically, mentally, socially and spiritually;

• Has a proven track record of improving learning and progress for all children and experience of undertaking significant school improvement work;

• Has excellent knowledge of the curriculum and SEND Code of Practice and strategies to ensure that the needs of all children are met;

• Would provide inspiring leadership, including in the SEND provision across the school, helping colleagues to grow in their understanding of children’s needs;

• Works effectively and supportively with all families, stakeholders and external agencies;

• Would enhance the Christian ethos, vision and values of the school.

We can offer:

• A caring Christian ethos where every child matters and all elements of their flourishing catered for:

• Children whose behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary, showing genuine care and support to their fellow pupils;

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team, leadership team and wider school community;

• Commitment to your further professional development including mentoring and support.

If you would like to discuss the details of the vacancy further with Stefan Roos (Executive Head Teacher) or Eve Watson (Head of School), you are warmly welcomed to do so, preferably by visiting the school.

Application packs can be downloaded from this advert and are returnable to the school office. Please use the correct application form, which is attached, and return your application either by hand or to [e-mail].

For relevant information relating to this position, please contact us via email on [e-mail] or telephone [phone]. For more information about the school, please visit our website at http://www.stmarysfinchley.co.uk

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Monday 19th May 2025 at 12 noon

St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check along with other relevant employment checks.