Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

About this Role

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: L6 - L10 (£58,569- £64,691)

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date: Midnight on 4th October

Interviews: 7th& 8th October

Start date: January
2027

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw theadvert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to theadvert closing.

Do you believe every child deserves to feel a genuine sense of belonging and achieve their full potential?

Do you have the aspiration tolead meaningful change, the perseverance to remove barriers to success, and thecommitment to support the growth of every child and colleague?

If so, this could be the leadership opportunity you have been looking for.

At Gladstone Primary Academy, weare a large, diverse and inclusive academy at the heart of our community. Weare proud of our culture of belonging, high expectations and strong relationships, where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. Aspart of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we offer a collaborative and ambitious environment where leaders are empowered to make a genuine difference while continuing to develop their own careers.

Asour Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping and leading the academy's strategic vision for inclusion and ensuring that every pupil has the support,challenge and opportunities they need to thrive.

Youwill provide strategic leadership for attendance, behaviour, safeguarding,SEND, Personal Development and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), ensuring that systems and provision are highly effective and contribute to improved outcomes for all pupils. Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you will promote a culture where every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed while contributing toacademy improvement planning, self-evaluation and strategic decision-making.

Working collaboratively with staff, families, external agencies and Trust colleagues,you will champion inclusion and belonging, develop colleagues, drive improvement through effective use of data and ensure vulnerable pupils receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Weare looking for a leader who shares our uncompromising commitment to inclusion,has a proven track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils, and can inspire colleagues through strategic leadership, collaboration and a relentless focus on ensuring every child belongs. You will bring a strong understanding of inclusive education, SEND, safeguarding, attendance and behaviour, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships across the academy community.

This is a rare opportunity toshape and lead an ambitious inclusion strategy within a vibrant andaspirational academy where diversity is celebrated and where leadership canhave a lasting impact on children and families.

As part of our commitment to inclusive practice, we are participating in the Leadership for Belonging Programme, led by colleagues from across the Trust and Local Authority,strengthening our understanding of belonging, inclusion and equity. We alsowork closely with our local Attendance Hub and Behaviour Hub in Luton,collaborating with educational leaders and specialists to develop and embed evidence-informed approaches that improve attendance, behaviour and inclusion.

These partnerships provide exceptional opportunities for professional development, networking and sharing best practice, enabling us to continually strengthen our provision while supporting your own development as a senior leader.

In return, we offer a supportive academy and Trust,…