Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion

Farlingaye High School; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farlingaye High School seeks an Assistant Headteacher to lead inclusion within the Senior Leadership Team. You will steer inclusion, ensuring SEND and pupil premium pupils are supported to succeed academically and personally, while driving high-quality teaching and robust systems to secure strong outcomes for all.

The successful candidate will drive whole-school improvement, work with staff and families, and engage external agencies to deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading inclusion and improving outcomes for SEND and disadvantaged students.
• Ability to shape strategy and deliver measurable impact within a school.
• Strong communication to staff, families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school inclusion strategy and ensure high-quality teaching and support.
• Improve outcomes for SEND and Disadvantaged pupils.
• Hold staff to account while building professional relationships.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to support students.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

SEND improvement

Disadvantaged outcomes

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NPQ for SENCos or willingness to work towards

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a high-calibre Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead inclusion at Farlingaye High School.

This is a pivotal role within the school. You will provide clear, strategic leadership for inclusion, ensuring that pupils with SEND, those eligible for pupil premium, and other vulnerable groups are fully supported to succeed both academically and personally. You will play a central role in ensuring that high-quality teaching, effective support, and robust systems combine to secure strong outcomes for all.

We would like to hear from you if:

You have a strong track record of improving outcomes for SEND and Disadvantaged children

You are an experienced leader who can shape strategy and deliver measurable impact

You are able to hold others to account while building strong, professional relationships

You have a deep understanding of inclusive practice and adaptive teaching

You are an excellent communicator, able to work effectively with staff, families and external agencies

You have high expectations of yourself and others, lead by example

You can demonstrate how you have successfully led whole-school Improvement

You are committed to ensuring that every student is known, supported and challenged

The successful candidate will either hold, or be willing to work towards, a National Professional Qualification for SENCos.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact Lauren Teeling, Headteacher's PA on [e-mail] or 01394 385720.

Please see the attached job booklet for further details of the role. If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher on [e-mail]

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday, 12th October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October & Wednesday 21st October 2026

EAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with