Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & SEN Lead

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion (maternity cover)

100% FTE

L11-L15

Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Required from 1 September 2026 (if possible)

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Assistant Headteacher at Pakefield High School. This is an exciting opportunity for a leadership post for a maternity cover, coordinating and leading whole school responsibility for all SEN, attendance and Children in Care activities.

We are looking for an ambitious and driven leader who can bring vision, cohesion and excellence to these areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a strong, collaborative team, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for all students.

This is a key strategic role within the school, offering the opportunity to play a key role under the direction of the Head of School and alongside the rest of the Senior Leadership Team in leading and managing all SEN, attendance and Children in Care activities and initiatives within the school.

We set high standards and we are ambitious for our students, staff and school so that we create excellence in a caring community.

Your Opportunity

By joining Pakefield High School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. We can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead within a forward-thinking and dynamic SLT
• A role where you can make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of young people
• A creative and innovative environment that values collaboration and new ideas
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A welcoming and supportive staff community

Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the Head of School’s PA on to make arrangements for a call, meeting with the Head of School or a visit.

For more information and to apply, please see our website

Closing Date:
Monday 29 June 2026 (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications)

Interviews:
To be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.