Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: L1-L5 £51,773 - £57,137
Start Date: 20th April 2026
We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher- Inclusion Leader - to join our ambitious leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, passionate and highly skilled professional to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of children, families and staff.
At our school, inclusion is at the very heart of who we are. We believe every pupil deserves to thrive spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally, and we are committed to ensuring that all children- particularly those who are vulnerable or have additional needs-receive an outstanding education. As we continue our innovative journey of school improvement and transformation, we are looking for a leader who shares our vision of excellence for all. At St Joseph’s, we pride ourselves on our positive ethos, strong community relationships and dedication to supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs.
We Offer:
• Enthusiastic, warm and curious learners
• A dedicated staff team committed to professional growth
• A school where your creativity, insight and values will help drive meaningful change.
• A vibrant community that places children’s wellbeing and success at the centre
• A supportive governing body and strong community partnerships
• Supportive networks with schools from Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the strategic development of inclusion across the school, ensuring an ambitious vision aligned with our School Development Plan.
• Champion high quality teaching, tailored support and effective interventions to meet diverse
pupil needs.
• Oversee statutory and strategic responsibilities related to the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, safeguarding and the wellbeing of all pupils.
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, external agencies and governors to secure strong
progress for vulnerable groups.
• Line manage and develop the inclusion and support staff team, promoting a culture of
professional excellence and reflective practice.
• Lead the strategic use of Pupil Premium to improve outcomes.
• Serve as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
• Promote a positive, inclusive ethos where every pupil is supported to succeed and flourish.
We warmly welcome visits and conversations with prospective candidates.
Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 10th February 2026
Interviews: Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.