Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)

MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP; Williton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Danesfield Middle School is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. You will provide strategic leadership across the whole school, driving our vision for inclusion and safeguarding while championing vulnerable learners, including those with SEND or looked-after backgrounds.

As a qualified SENDCo with the National Award for SEN Coordination, you will strengthen inclusion, develop staff, and build strong partnerships with families and external agencies to support every

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership within a school.
• Qualified SENDCo with National Award for SEN Coordination.
• Significant safeguarding experience and strategic leadership.
• Commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Ability to develop staff and build partnerships with families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the whole school.
• Lead vision for inclusion and safeguarding.
• Develop inclusive practice and strengthen safeguarding across the school.
• Improve outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Develop partnerships with external agencies and families.

Skills

Senior leadership

SENDCo

Safeguarding leadership

Inclusion advocate

Staff development

Family partnerships

Strategic leadership

Education

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about ensuring every pupil thrives, regardless of background, need or circumstance. As our Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across the whole school while leading our vision for inclusion. You will be an experienced SENDCo with the National Award for SEN Coordination, an outstanding leader of safeguarding, and a champion for vulnerable children, including those with SEND, looked-after and previously looked-after children. Working alongside the Headteacher, you will help shape the future of our school by developing inclusive practice, strengthening safeguarding, improving outcomes for vulnerable learners and ensuring every member of our community flourishes.

• is an inspirational and compassionate leader;
• has successful senior leadership experience;
• is a qualified SENDCo with a strong understanding of inclusive education;
• has significant safeguarding experience and can lead this strategically across the school;
• believes that high expectations and inclusion go hand in hand;
• is committed to developing staff and building strong partnerships with families and external agencies.

At Danesfield Middle School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best. Our school is on an exciting journey of improvement, driven by high expectations, strong relationships and a deep commitment to inclusion.

In return, we offer:

• an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a rapidly improving school;
• a talented and committed staff team;
• enthusiastic, kind and engaging pupils;
• supportive governors and trust colleagues;
• excellent professional development through Midsomer Norton School Partnership.