Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion (3430 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Penrith; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ullswater Community College in Penrith is seeking an Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion, to lead the whole-school inclusion strategy and professional development. You will champion inclusive practice and ensure every student, regardless of need, can access outstanding education and reach their full potential.

The role sits within a collaborative leadership team, reporting to the Headteacher, with a focus on building capacity and driving high-quality provision for vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusion leadership and school improvement.
• Ability to lead and develop professional learning for staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school inclusion strategy to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Design and implement high-impact professional development and evaluation of inclusion provision.
• Collaborate with staff to remove barriers and ensure equity in education.

Job description

• Job type:Headship, Deputy or Assistant Head
• Contract:Permanent
• Work pattern:Full-time
• Date posted: Monday 30 March 2026
• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22 April 2026
• Employer:Foundation

Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion

Responsible to: Headteacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and driven individual to become part of our bright and vibrant school. We want you to lead and champion our whole-school inclusion and to share our passion for the rigorous pursuit of the best possible outcomes for all students.

If successful, your key strategic priority will be focused on ensuring that every student, regardless of need or barrier, can access an outstanding education and reach their full potential. This is an opportunity to play a significant role in shaping whole-school strategy, leading high-impact professional development, and ensuring our provision for vulnerable learners continues to be of the highest possible standard.

Leadership Pay Range : L13 to L17 is currently £69,596 to £76,772

Forward-thinking and aspirational, Ullswater Community College places learning at the heart of everything we do. Our students enjoy a wide range of opportunities and our dedicated staff help them to achieve impressive outcomes. Here at Ullswater, our intake is truly comprehensive. Judged as securely good in all areas by Ofsted in 2023, we are enormously proud to be an inclusive school. Our 1500+ students span the entire range of abilities, including two strategically resourced provisions catering for a wide variety of needs and EBSA. The rich curriculum offers a broad range of courses, encompassing both vocational provision and traditional academic qualifications.

Whether your background is pastoral, behaviour, data, quality of education or curriculum, we are interested in finding out more about you and the strengths you will bring to our collaborative, experienced and supportive leadership team here at UCC. The successful candidate will work closely with all colleagues to design, implement and evaluate whole-school strategies for vulnerable learners and inclusion. They will lead on building a collaborative team that supports teachers to identify and eliminate barriers ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

Further specifics of the role will be discussed at interview and will be based on the strengths of the successful candidate upon appointment. When applying for this role, please be sure to share all your relevant experience.

Designated Contact for this Vacancy

Should you wish to arrange a visit to our School or have any questions regarding the post please contact:

Sue Denyer, Headteachers PA and School Admin Lead

• Call 01768 210206
• Email [e-mail]

Ullswater Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Ullswater Community College
Wetheriggs Lane
Penrith
CA11 8NG