Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Becket Primary School in Derby invites applications for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our ambitious leadership team, with a focus on Inclusion and leading a transformational phase in our new building.

In September 2026 we move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art school, offering an outstanding learning environment. You will lead attendance, behaviour and safeguarding as DDSL, while supporting the Headteacher to drive school improvement and maintain high standards across the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance, behaviour and safeguarding as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Support the Headteacher to implement school improvement priorities and maintain high standards across the school.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion Job reference 000012440 Date posted 19/08/2026 Application closing date 09/10/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary L1-6 Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description

Location: Becket Primary School, Derby
Hours: 35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year
Contract type: Permanent

The Governors of Becket Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our ambitious and dedicated leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Becket Primary School at a transformational point in its journey. In September 2026, we move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art school building, providing a superb learning environment for our pupils and staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping our future and embedding a culture of excellence as we begin this exciting new chapter.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will lead and coordinate operationally on attendance, behaviour, and safeguarding as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), whilst supporting the Headteacher to implement school improvement priorities and maintain high standards across the school.

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and highly effective leader who shares our belief that every child can achieve and who is committed to ensuring that disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Why join Becket Primary School?

• the opportunity to help shape the future of our school as we move into a brand-new, purpose-built school building in September 2026
• modern teaching spaces equipped with the latest technology
• extensive indoor and outdoor learning environments
• enthusiastic, well-mannered children who enjoy learning
• a committed and supportive staff team
• a strong coaching and professional development culture
• the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and career
• supportive governors who are ambitious for the school and its community
• the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families

We are keen to give candidates a chance to visit our school and warmly invite you to contact the school office on 01332 347595.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List. Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy on our website using the following link: https://www.becket.derby.sch.uk/Policies/

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

Visits to the school are welcomed:

Weds 23rdSeptember - 2pm-3pm

Fri 25thSeptember - 10am-11am

Thurs 1stOctober - 4pm-5pm

The closing date for this vacancy is 9 October 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on Friday 16th October or Monday 29th October 2026