Assistant Principal (Inclusion) at Holne Chase Primary School

Holne Chase Primary School; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Holne Chase Primary School is recruiting for the new role of Assistant Principal for Inclusion, starting January 2027, to open and lead our new SEND provision.

You will provide strategic leadership to embed an inclusive culture across the school and SEND provision, serving on the Senior Leadership Team and collaborating with the Trust on inclusion strategy and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in education
• Passion for inclusion with student-centered approach
• Understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment processes

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to embed an inclusive culture across the school and new SEND provision
• Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to whole-school decision-making
• Oversee inclusion strategy alignment with Trust values and wider Trust objectives
• Coordinate professional development to build capability in inclusion and SEND support

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion

Teaching & assessment

Job description

About this Role

At Holne Chase Primary School, we are excited to berecruiting for the brand-new role of Assistant Principal for Inclusion,commencing in January 2027, including the opportunity to open and lead our newSEND provision.

Holne Chase Primary School is part of the PrestonHedges Trust, a growing, high-performing Trust based in Milton Keynes andNorthampton. We sit at the heart of the Bletchley community, nurturing childrenand families to become the best global citizens they can be. Guided by our'Changemaker' philosophy, pupils are inspired to pursue their dreams through acurriculum rooted in Fun, Creativity and Achievement. We ignite passions, buildaspiration and foster a lifelong thirst for learning, empowering our childrento become confident, global changemakers.

As an Assistant Principal for Inclusion you willprovide strategic leadership to embed an inclusive culture across the schooland specialised provision, ensuring that every child can achieve their fullpotential. This role will initially be without class responsibility and you willbe a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and work alongside theother API across our Trust.

The role will oversee provision for pupils withspecial educational needs (SEND) and other vulnerable learners, ensuring thatall pupils are able to make excellent progress and achieve the best possibleoutcomes.

We are seeking a leader who is passionate aboutinclusion and who truly believes that every child thrives when they experiencea deep sense of belonging, supported by a shared philosophy of fun, creativityand achievement.

As the Assistant Principal for Inclusion, you willhave the opportunity to:

• Be part of a Trust-wide group of Assistant Principals for Inclusion, enabling you to share best practice, seek support and collaborate within a vibrant and supportive professional network.
• Serve as a key member of the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to whole-school strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with the Principal to deliver and evaluate the school's Inclusion Strategy, shaping inclusive practice at both school and trust level, rather than within a single setting alone.

• Engage in high-quality, continuous professional development within a Trust that is committed to nurturing talent and supporting succession planning for future leadership roles.
• Benefit from a bespoke onboarding programme, both prior to starting the role and throughout your induction period, ensuring a supported and successful transition.
• Access a comprehensive wellbeing package, including (but not limited to) free GP consultations for you and your family, physiotherapy and counselling services, as well as leadership coaching.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Successfulexperience as a leader in education, with a track record of delivering schoolimprovement priorities.
• Aleader who is passionate about Inclusion
• A clear understanding of high-quality teaching,learning and assessment.
• A commitment to our Trust values of Ambition,Drive, Excellence & One Team

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

What we can offer:

• A comprehensive induction programme at both Trust and school levels
• An opportunity to learn from others at schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted
• A broad range of continuous professional development at both Trust and school levels, including access to the National College online training platform
• Opportunities to progress your career through increased responsibilities or specialism, enabling you to make a difference to children beyond your immediate class, year group or school
• An environment that places wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, with staff having access to a comprehensive wellbeing package including the Schools Advisory Service, which offers counselling, GP helpline, mindfulness, nurse support, physiotherapy and more.

• Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject tosuccessful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessarysafeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please beadvised that as per KCSIE 2026 all shortlisted candidates will be subject toonline checks.

  Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy canbe viewed using the following link:

  Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2026.pdf

  Please also be advised we will take up referencesprior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. Theschool provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed toeliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

  We aim for our workforce to be representative ofsociety and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. Weare committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment andemployment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose allforms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.