Internal Vacancy: Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion Lead (SEND and Behaviour)

Leadership Scale L1–L5 (£49,781 - £54,939)

Full-time | Permanent

Start Date: September 2025 

This post is open to current teaching staff at Allenton Primary School only

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a values-led, passionate and skilled teacher within our team to take the next step into senior leadership.

As Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion Lead, you will have a central role in shaping inclusive practice across our school. This is a strategic leadership role with a strong focus on SEND, behaviour, and the development of our enhanced resource base – The Rockpool.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision, including fulfilling the statutory duties of SENDCo.

• Take the lead on developing and teaching in The Rockpool – a bespoke, enhanced provision for pupils with complex learning and behavioural needs.

• Oversee the quality and impact of 1:1 provision, ensuring it is purposeful, consistently high-quality, and leads to measurable academic and personal progress.

• Be responsible for the implementation, review and embedding of our Behaviour Policy, working alongside the Inclusion Team and supporting staff in creating calm, consistent and safe learning environments.

• Work in partnership with families, external agencies and the wider staff team to remove barriers and ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

• Be an active and visible member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school improvement and modelling our school values.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a consistently effective classroom practitioner who leads by example.

• Brings expertise and passion for inclusive education and supporting pupils with complex needs.

• Has the credibility, communication and relational skills to work successfully with pupils, staff, families and professionals.

• Is proactive, reflective and committed to continuous improvement.

• Has a strong understanding of high-quality 1:1 provision and how to measure its impact.

• Has or is willing to undertake the NPQ for SEND or equivalent qualification.

Why This Role Matters

At Allenton, we believe inclusion is not a bolt-on, but the foundation of excellent education. Our values guide everything we do. This role provides the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our most vulnerable learners, driving equity, excellence and empathy across the school.

You will help shape The Rockpool into a safe, nurturing and effective provision that gives pupils with complex needs the environment, relationships and curriculum they need to thrive.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website https://transformtrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. This will be reference with ‘Internal Candidates’. 

When completing your application, please outline:

• Your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

• Your vision for inclusive education at Allenton.

• How you would develop The Rockpool and lead on 1:1 provision.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 4th June, 9am

Interviews to be held: Thursday 12th June, AM (timing’s tbc)

Informal discussions with the Head of School and/or Executive Headteacher are welcome. We encourage you to come forward and explore this exciting opportunity to make a real difference.