London Diocesan Board for Schools
Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and SENCO
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Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and SENCO
Salary: L3-L7
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion who is highly committed to strong outcomes for all and will play a key role in shaping the school's aims, priorities, objectives and policies, with a specific focus on developing and evaluating SEND practice within the school. The role involves taking strategic lead in the day-to-day operations for students with SEND, leading the Inclusion Team, liaising with outside partnerships and being a member of the Safeguarding Team as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). You will also be an effective leader as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
About Us
St Richard’s CE Primary School is a small, welcoming school where children are encouraged to believe in themselves and be aspirational about their future lives.
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Our Christian values of Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Friendship, Perseverance and Respect are integral to school life and all we do. The school offers a friendly, nurturing and supportive learning environment with close links to St Richard’s Church next door. We are also part of the LDBS Academies Trust.
Requirements
If you would like to join our school community you will need to be:
- Passionate about teaching and learning
- Highly committed to strong outcomes for all
- An outstanding class teacher
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Resilient and up for any challenge
- Nurturing
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and is a strong team player
- Is willing to embrace and promote the school’s Christian ethos and values
- Is committed to working with parents and the wider community
- Values inclusion to enable all children to flourish
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Are you ready to join our St Richard’s family?
If you think that you possess the qualities needed to inspire our children to achieve their very best, then we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment.
Application Details
Closing date: 21/10/26 at 4.00pm
Shortlisting: 22/10/26
Interviews: 05/11/26
Safeguarding Statement
St Richard’s CE Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to rigorous and appropriate safeguarding checks.
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