de Stafford School is seeking to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion on a permanent basis to play a pivotal role in driving forward our continued school improvement journey. 

Your opportunity

Joining a collegiate and supportive senior leadership team who lead by example in raising standards, you will bring a proven track record of delivering meaningful change, even if there are areas in which you are still developing your experience. We are looking for an emotionally intelligent and flexible leader who can build positive relationships and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people. If you are passionate about excellence in teaching and learning, committed to inclusion, and grounded in a relationship-focused approach, we warmly encourage you to apply. As part of a reflective, collaborative, and aspirational senior leadership team, you will be supported in your professional growth while contributing to a wide range of whole-school priorities. The primary focus of this role will be to lead and embed an inclusive culture across the school

As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will:

• Lead a school-wide commitment to high aspiration, early help and high-quality teaching for all.
• Champion the reforms so that all children, especially those with SEND or who are disadvantaged, experience
• earlier support, clearer pathways and stronger outcomes.
• Turn “Every Child Achieving and Thriving” from a vision into a lived reality for students, staff, and families.
• Build the confidence, capability, and collective efficacy of colleagues so all learners experience belonging, challenge, and success. 

What we're looking for:

• QTS
• Senco Qualification 
• Good honours degree
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development 
• Level 7 Access Arrangements Assessor qualification / experience in preparing access arrangements evidence and forms 

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About de Stafford School

de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive school located in Caterham, Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. The school has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school serves predominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of students residing within the CR3 catchment area.

Our Core Values:

• Grow
• Learn
• Believe
• Achieve

Why work at de Stafford School:

• An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
• Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
• An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
• A successful ECT support programme
• Onsite parking
• Access to CareFirst, an advice and information service

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details 

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Pay Scale: GL12 £69,332 to GL16 £76,481

Contract type: Permanent 

Closing Date: Monday 20th April - 09:00am

Interview date: TBC

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.