Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Whitefield Primary Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

CPD programme

Staff wellbeing

Career development across Trust

Job summary

Whitefield Primary Academy, part of the Pioneer Learning Trust, invites an energetic Inclusion Manager to lead our SEND Team and shape inclusive practices across the school. You will work with the Leadership Team to develop targeted interventions and monitor progress for SEND and other cohorts.

The role requires expertise in inclusion, safeguarding and working with external agencies, within a values-driven culture that supports pupils to belong and excel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND teams and inclusion initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate targeted interventions and monitor pupil progress.
• Strong collaboration with leaders, staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the SEND team in partnership with the Headteacher.
• Coordinate interventions and monitor progress data for SEND/EAL/Pupil Premium.
• Collaborate with external agencies (e.g., Educational Psychologists, Local Authority teams).
• Drive inclusive teaching strategies to ensure curriculum access for all pupils.
• Support parental engagement and pupil wellbeing across key stages.

Skills

Inclusion Leadership

SEND Team Leadership

Interventions

Data Tracking

Collaboration

Job description

Pioneer Learning Trust is a strong, primary based Multi Academy Trust, with 7 Primary, Infant & Junior schools across Luton and Bedford. Within our Trust and in conjunction with our local School Partnership; we offer extensive training and networking opportunities with excellent career development paths.

At Whitefield Primary Academy our tagline is “Respecting Others, Belonging Together, Being Our Best!” and we do this through our values-based education. As a values-based school, our children are empowered to love learning and our school community is a happy, harmonious and engaging place where children feel secure.

As part a Multi Academy Trust- The Pioneer Learning Trust- we work closely with our Trust partners to provide excellent opportunities for our children.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for our school to recruit an enthusiastic and conscientious Inclusion Manager to lead our SEND Team, building on the strong work that is already in place and championing our SEND students. We are looking to appoint an ambitious and dynamic leader who is hardworking and energetic to join our Leadership Team in this role. You will need to have expertise in the key fields of inclusion and working with students with additional needs.

I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of Whitefield Primary Academy and consider it a privilege to be a part of such a vibrant and caring learning community.

What We Offer

• A pleasant and supportive working environment with a collaborative team.
• Highly motivated children who are empowered to love learning.
• A school culture where you can act as a vehicle for positive change, helping pupils become confident and compassionate individuals.
• A comprehensive CPD programme, with opportunities for career development across our Trust. Staff well-being is a priority for our team and we work closely with our staff to achieve a positive work/life balance.

Main duties

Inclusion Leadership: You will be responsible for assisting our Headteacher and the Strategic Leadership Team and in strategically leading and managing the school. This Assistant Headteacher role will have responsibility for developing and implementing effective systems to ensure high expectations for student outcomes; ensuring relationships amongst staff and students are positive and that a positive culture of respect is maintained.

Operational Provision & Tracking: Coordinate targeted interventions and track pupil progress data for SEND, EAL, and Pupil Premium cohorts to maximise impact and achievement.

Teaching & Learning Guidance: Model and promote high-quality adaptive teaching strategies across classrooms to ensure full curriculum access and scaffolding for all pupils.

Support Staff Management: Direct, deploy, and line manage allocated support staff to optimise learning support across key stages.

Multi-Agency Collaboration: Act as the main operational liaison for external agencies (e.g., Educational Psychologists, Local Authority teams, health professionals) and lead statutory EHCP/SEN review processes.

Parental & Pastoral Support: Build strong, collaborative partnerships with parents and carers while supporting early intervention pathways for pupil wellbeing and attendance.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview.

If your application indicates that you have previously lived or worked overseas, you will need to provide a Letter of Good Conduct (sometimes called a Police Clearance Certificate or Certificate of Good Character) from each relevant country, this will be the responsibility of the candidate and we advise seeking this upon application being submitted.

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

Pioneer Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the wellbeing of all our staff.