Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)

Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference in the lives of young people? St Mary’s Middle School, part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust, is seeking an inspiring Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) to join our vibrant and caring school community from September 2026.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the strategic development of our SEND provision, champion inclusive practice and ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive. You will work closely with pupils, families, staff, and external agencies and play a vital role indriving whole-school improvement and supporting our pastoral systems.

About the role:

• To work with the Headteacher as part of the Senior Leadership Team in all aspects of leadership and management, leading on inclusion and working alongside the Deputy Head to develop, lead and improve the quality of teaching, curriculum andassessment across the school

• To take a central role in assistingthe Headteacher to develop our school in accordance with its shared values and our school development plans

• To develop the school’s SEND provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEND pupil achievement

• To develop and embed the school’s Pupil Premium Strategy/Policy and act as Pupil Premium Lead for the school

• To oversee a Graduated Response in the school, including provision for pupils with EHCPs,applying for a needs assessment, annual reviews,transition reviews and ensuring agreed actions are implemented

• To provide day-to-day operational and leadership support to our Complex Communications Needs Base (The Bridge)

• To work directly with teachers across KS2 and KS3 to team teach, mentor and support planning to ensure high-quality and inclusive teaching is consistent across the school