Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion (Secondary)

Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion (Secondary)

Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion (Secondary)

Hertfordshire, Bushey

Permanent, Full-time

Fringe L10 – L12 (£63,576 - £66,665)

September 2025

An exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher has arisen to work at our Secondary School, starting in September 2025.

We are looking for a new Assistant Head Teacher who is keen to be actively involved with all aspects of school life.

At our Hertfordshire Secondary School, we pride ourselves in providing great opportunities for learning. We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils and of our community, embedding a culture of courage, compassion and thankfulness in our school.

The wellbeing of every student is of a high priority for us as we believe this is at centre of their development. TPP (Trauma Perceptive Practice) is the golden thread that we are weaving throughout our school, where compassion, kindness and empathy drive our approach to supporting pupils.

Building strong relationships across the whole school community are at the heart of what we do and our mission is to Nurture Life in All its Fullness.

What we're looking for - Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion:

• a willingness to learn and strive for excellence
• high expectations
• a passion for making learning accessible and enjoyable
• supportive of staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children
• ability to liaise closely and effectively with parents and outside agencies in Essex
• good communication skills
• effective implementation of statutory and regulatory frameworks
• ability to work with and report to Governors
• can manage the Learning Support Assistant Team
• a willingness to participate in all aspects of school life
• a student centred approach that is inclusive of everyone
• excellent teamwork skills
• an innovative approach to learning and teaching
• a proactive nature and a keen willingness to improve
• excellent organisational and analytical skills

In addition the successful Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion candidate will hold the National SENDCo qualification.

In return we can offer our Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion:

• A firm commitment to you and your professional development
• Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• Positive, well behaved and happy students

You will be able to scaffold and extend student's learning and develop their independent thinking through appropriate questioning as well as being committed to consistency, inclusion and challenge.

To apply for this Assistant Principal for Inclusion, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Assistant Principal for Inclusion role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Assistant Principal for Inclusion, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant Principal for Inclusion candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Assistant Principal for Inclusion post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Assistant Principal for Inclusion opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Assistant Principal for Inclusion role within 48 hours.

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