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Assistant Headteacher: Inclusion

Whickham SchoolLeadership
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East, United Kingdom, England
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Date Listed19 April 2026
ContractFULL_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_OGL

About This Role

You are an experienced and passionate leader and teacher with:

  • Experience of leading inclusion and/or SEND provision in a secondary setting, or other relevant leadership experience

  • Strong understanding of statutory frameworks, including the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding responsibilities

  • Experience in successfully leading and developing a team

  • Experience of working with external agencies and leading multi-agency support for vulnerable pupils

  • A passion for developing others and building leadership capacity

  • A track record of excellent teaching, with evidence of strong student progress and outcomes

  • A deep understanding of adaptive teaching and how to support vulnerable learners to succeed

  • Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment and the effective use of data to drive improvement

  • A commitment to evidence-informed practice and continuous professional development

  • Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in a relevant subject

Your personal qualities:

  • You are committed to inclusion and providing the best possible learning experience for vulnerable learners

  • You understand that great teaching is built on relationships, high expectations, and relentless focus on progress

  • You're reflective, solution-focused and committed to continuous improvement

  • You can inspire and motivate both students and staff

  • You're committed to upholding our school values and creating an inclusive learning environment for all learners

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Compensation

£30,000 - £46,525 (MPS/UPS Scale)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
26 April 2026
Effective Date of Employment
2026-04-01
Reference ID
509998DE