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JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time working for 52 weeks per year.
Closing date: Friday, 23rd January 2026, 9am

All Saints C.E. Primary School, All Saints Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 5HA

Phone: 01424 219083

Email: finance@allsaintsbexhill.org

Website: https://www.allsaintsbexhill.org/OurSchool/Job-Vacancies/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

All Saints Church of England Primary School is a one-form-entry Church of England School and Nursery on the outskirts of Bexhill, East Sussex, right in the heart of Sidley. We are seeking an ambitious, highly driven and compassionate Deputy Headteacher who will take on the responsibilities of Inclusion Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). This position will be for a September 2026 start.

The school also has a 15 place Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) facility supporting children with Autism and associated needs which you will have line management of. You will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, working with the Headteacher and other senior leaders to develop and deliver the school’s vision. You will not have a regular teaching commitment to allow focus on these challenging roles.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who is committed to shaping the future of our school, developing their leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative environment, and making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable pupils. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to grow, while contributing meaningfully to our school’s strategic direction, inclusive culture, and safeguarding excellence.

• Leadership and Management.
• Support the Headteacher in strategic planning and school improvement.
• Provide leadership across curriculum development, teaching quality, and staff professional development.
• Step in for the Headteacher when required and act as a highly visible, accessible Deputy Headteacher.
• Inclusion Lead.
• Oversee the inclusion strategy and provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring every child has access to a broad, balanced curriculum.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the 15 place Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, working closely with the facility lead, school staff, the local authority and external agencies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and diversity across the whole school community.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing across the school.
• Lead and coordinate the inclusion team, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
• Provide training, guidance, and support for all staff in safeguarding best practice.
• Liaise with external agencies, parents, and carers when needed.
• Pastoral and Ethos.
• Embed and promote the school’s Christian values in every aspect of school life.
• Champion pupil voice, ensuring children feel heard, safe, and valued.
• Foster positive relationships with parents, carers, and the community.

• Has Qualified Teacher Status alongside demonstrably successful teaching and leadership experience.
• Has a passion for leading SEND provision within the school.
• Holds the National Professional Qualification for SEND Co-ordinator (or equivalent) or has a strong desire to complete this course imminently.
• Is a trained DSL and has held the role of DSL or Deputy DSL previously.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Is highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex safeguarding situations.
• Has a commitment to Christian values and a desire to contribute to the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural life of the school.
• Is committed to professional development - for themselves and for staff.

• A supportive, close‑knit school community where you can make a real difference.
• A collaborative and dedicated staff team aligned with Christian values.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and continued professional development.
• The unique chance to lead on inclusion and safeguarding in a school, nursery and SEND facility committed to ensuring every child is safe, valued, and supported.

Please arrange a visit to see us in action, speak to the present Deputy and tour the school with the Headteacher. We look forward to showing you around and to you meeting our pupils.

There is an application form available on our website. Please email your completed application pack to finance@allsaintsbexhill.org .

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Helen Vine, School Business Manager on 01424 219083 and she will be more than happy to arrange this for you.

If you are applying during the Christmas Break, we will confirm received applications on Monday 5th January 2026 as the email address will not be monitored over the break. We will also plan any requested visits.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self‑declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.