Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Waulud Primary School; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waulud Primary School in Luton is inviting applications for Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion Lead, a permanent, full-time non-class-based role. You will work with the headteacher to drive inclusion, remove barriers to learning, and lead on safeguarding as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

You will influence school-wide provision for SEND, EAL and disadvantaged pupils, develop strategies, monitor outcomes, and build strong partnerships with families and external agencies to ensure every child

Qualifications

• Outstanding leader with knowledge and application of positive behaviour strategies.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, EAL and disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of SEND, including the SEND Code of Practice, and inclusion.
• Leadership experience with high aspirations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Inspired and passionate about learning with ability to motivate others.
• Commitment to whole-school improvement with excellent organisation and communication.
• Willingness to collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the headteacher to develop a shared vision and strategic plan for inclusion.
• Lead Designated Safeguarding lead responsibilities and ensure safeguarding policies are robust.
• Provide inclusion services across the school and embed an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Work with leadership to meet Equality Act requirements and reasonable adjustments.
• Lead on attendance, Pupil Premium, SEMH, and funding opportunities.
• Monitor inclusion and safeguarding, report findings to the Headteacher and SLT.
• Engage with external partners to support pupil needs and best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

SEND

Inclusion

Strategic planning

Job description

Job Advert:

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion Lead (this is a non class based role)

Required for: January 2027 or sooner

Salary: Leadership pay scale L6 - L10

A unique opportunity for an inspirational Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion Lead. Could this be you?

Waulud Primary School in Luton is seeking a dedicated and visionary leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion Lead. This permanent, full-time non class based position offers an exciting opportunity to drive strategic development while ensuring every child at our vibrant school achieves their full potential.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• is an outstanding leader with knowledge and application of positive behaviour strategies, including meeting specific behavioural needs
• is able to support the strategic leadership and manage the day-to-day provision and delivery for pupils with SEND, EAL and disadvantaged backgrounds.
• has strong professional knowledge of SEND, including the SEND code of Practice and effective inclusion of all students
• has leadership experience and has high aspirations for all pupil’s achievement and behaviour
• is inspired and passionate about learning and has the ability to motivate and inspire others
• values inclusion and has a genuine interest in working with a team, taking risks and trying new and innovative ways of working
• has a clear commitment to whole school improvement with excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to engage the wider community. We believe that children need to understand what they are learning, why they need to know it and to have the opportunity to apply their learning in meaningful ways.

The role:

Collaboratively working with the headteacher to develop the shared vision and strategic plan for the school which inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community, leading on all aspects of the school’s inclusion and focusing on removing barriers to learning for all and each to achieve

To be one of the schools Designated Safeguarding Leads for Safeguarding, including child protection, ensuring safeguarding practice, policies, procedures, systems and training are robust, up to date and implemented by all staff.

Support the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and staff in providing professional, proactive, responsive, and expert inclusion services across the school, facilitating and embedding an inclusive, compassionate, and high performing culture.

Working with the Headteacher and governing board to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, particularly in relation to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.

Prepare and review information the governing board is required to publish.

Lead on the development and implementation of wider aspects of inclusion, including attendance, behaviour, Pupil Premium, and Social-Emotional Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and maximise funding opportunities, working parents, carers and external agencies.

Lead the day-to-day operational activities related to inclusion and safeguarding, including attendance at internal and external case reviews, hearings, and appeals. Ensure that reports and assessments are high quality and factual and that schools operate within the appropriate regulatory and statutory frameworks.

Lead on monitoring and reporting inclusion and safeguarding activities across the school, identify issues and opportunities, and warning of early difficulties, and reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Headteacher.

Manage strong working relationships with external stakeholders, so the needs of the pupil(s) are represented and at the forefront of thinking or actions.

Lead on sharing the best practices and learning in inclusion across the school through compliance with relevant legislation best practice, school policies and ensuring all pupils are making progress.

Ensure the development, review, and implementation of inclusion related to polices, processes and procedures.

Be responsible for and able to evidence your own personal development by undertaking relevant training, attending meetings, conferences, and events, and ensuring that you are updated in all matters relevant to the role.

Modelling high quality inclusive and adaptive teaching strategies and coaching sessions.

Carry out additional duties and tasks that may be required within the range of the responsibilities of the post.

Provide leadership and support SLT in executing whole school inclusion relates to polices in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice.

to promote the wellbeing of staff and pupils in the school

contribute to the school’s self-evaluation and improvement planning

Everything we choose to do must have a positive impact on our children and help our school achieve its vision. Our school is a successful school. Wellbeing is prioritised for all members of our school community. Children are given limitless opportunities to ‘Believe Achieve and Grow’.

The successful candidate will also be involved in shaping the wider future of our school. As a team, we work collegiately to improve all aspects of our school. We never sit still and we always expect the best for our children and families. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is ready to take the next step in their career.

The school:

Waulud Primary School and Nursery is a 2-form entry primary school in Luton, serving a diverse community. The school is on an exciting journey to be the best it can be. We have

high aspirations for all pupils and staff and provide a ‘nurturing and caring environment’.

What we will offer:

An experienced leadership team focussed on school improvement and committed to professional development for all staff. Support and development through an effective appraisal system and regular feedback from monitoring. A welcoming ‘oasis’ with an enthusiastic team and motivated children who are eager to make good progress and have a desire to learn.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 19th October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 or earlier for a strong candidate