Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) – Lead Belonging & Impact

Swingate Primary School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & leadership development

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Employee discounts

Mental Health support

Job summary

Featherby Partnership Schools is seeking an Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) to lead inclusion across the school and join the Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on ensuring every child belongs, participates and achieves, with strategic leadership and visible presence in day‑to‑day school life.

You will drive high-quality teaching and curriculum practice, coach colleagues, and build strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Experience as part of a school Senior Leadership Team.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with strong curriculum knowledge.
• Track record of whole-school improvement.
• Ability to develop colleagues and build capability across the school.
• Able to use evidence and data to identify priorities and evaluate impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusion and ensure every child can participate and achieve.
• Contribute to strategic leadership and school improvement.
• Lead and develop inclusive teaching, learning and curriculum practice.
• Coach, support and inspire colleagues across the school.
• Use data and insight to identify priorities and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to remove barriers for children.
• Play an active role in the Senior Leadership Team and wider school life.

Skills

Senior Leadership Team experience

Curriculum knowledge

Data-driven decisions

Inclusive leadership

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Featherby Partnership Schools is seeking an Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) to lead inclusion across the school and join the Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on ensuring every child belongs, participates and achieves, with strategic leadership and visible presence in day‑to‑day school life.

You will drive high-quality teaching and curriculum practice, coach colleagues, and build strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.