Please note: Newbury Park Primary School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to take up employment at our school in Ilford, East London. Evidence of right to work will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
Newbury Park Primary School is seeking an inspirational and committed Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead our strategic approach to inclusion and achievement.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and reflective leader who believes that every child, regardless of need, background or circumstance, deserves access to an excellent education and the opportunity to succeed.
Working alongside the Headteacher, Deputy Headteachers and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring that inclusion is embedded across all aspects of school life and that barriers to learning are identified and removed.
Our vision is “Learning for life, achieving together” and our values of Courage, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity and Collaboration underpin everything we do.
As Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion and Achievement, you will provide strategic leadership for inclusion across Nursery to Year 6.
You will work closely with our SENDCo, who you will line manage, ensuring that SEND provision is ambitious, effective and focused on improving outcomes for pupils.
The successful candidate will initially take responsibility for:
Strategic leadership of inclusion across the school
SEND provision and outcomes
Line management and development of the SENDCo
EAL provision and language development
Supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
Improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs
Developing adaptive teaching approaches
Ensuring effective intervention and support strategies
Promoting inclusive classroom practice
You will work collaboratively with the Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education and Standards to ensure that high-quality teaching meets the needs of all learners.
You will also work closely with the Deputy Headteacher responsible for Behaviour, Culture, Safeguarding and Attendance to ensure pastoral, safeguarding and inclusion systems work together effectively.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to whole-school improvement, support staff development and help shape the continued development of Newbury Park Primary School.
Specific leadership responsibilities may evolve over time in response to the needs and priorities of the school.
We are looking for someone who:
Is an excellent and experienced primary practitioner.
Has successful leadership experience within a primary school setting.
Has a strong understanding of inclusion, SEND and removing barriers to learning.
Understands how excellent teaching and adaptive practice enable all pupils to succeed.
Has experience of improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs and vulnerable groups.
Can support and develop colleagues through coaching and professional dialogue.
Can analyse information, identify priorities and evaluate impact.
Builds positive relationships with pupils, families, staff and external professionals.
Shares our ambition that every child should feel valued, included and successful.
The opportunity to join an ambitious and collaborative Senior Leadership Team.
A clear opportunity to shape and develop inclusion across a large primary school.
A strong culture of professional development and teamwork.
A diverse and vibrant school community.
The opportunity to make a significant difference to children’s lives.
Newbury Park Primary School is a four-form entry primary school serving a diverse and vibrant community. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their potential.
Salary from £65,000 to £73,000 per annum
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive induction training.
- In-house training for all staff to support their role with a paid subscription to The National College for School Leadership for professional development.
- Workplace Pension Scheme.
- Membership for SAS who provide healthcare and well-being for staff
- On-site parking.
- Enhanced DBS covered.
Newbury Park Primary
Perrymans Farm Road
Ilford
London Borough of Redbridge
IG2 7lb
Newbury Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.
We warmly welcome visits to the school and would encourage prospective candidates to experience our school community before applying. To arrange a visit, please contact Amy Gwillim, School Business Manager, on 020 8554 6343 or via the school office at [email protected]
Please complete the application form attached and send it to: [email protected]
We reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged.
Application FormAssistant Headteacher JD
Date of interview to be confirmed
