We are seeking to appoint an assistant headteacher for Inclusion including SENDCO. The post holder will be responsible for: Inclusion Team, including SENDCO duties and management of SEN support staff. 

This is a senior post within the school’s staffing structure, and the post holder is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The position is non-class based and will focus on SEND and safeguarding, although there will be a requirement for some teaching responsibility.

The assistant headteacher will work with the headteacher and senior leadership team and together they will be responsible to the Trustees for effectively leading and managing the SEND team to the highest possible standard.

 At our school we;

·         Believe strongly in the Olympic and Paralympic values which form a part of our daily lives at school;

·         Teach a broad curriculum and have resisted a focus on just reading writing and maths;

·         Have been committed to putting our energy in to the things that make the most difference to the lives of our pupils

We are looking for an assistant headteacher who;

·         Is an expert when it comes to helping others improve – both adults and children;

·         Is thoughtful and caring

·         Is attentive to people and systems;

·         Is knowledgeable and intelligent when it comes to primary education;

·         Applies ethical leadership in all circumstances

·         Is committed to engaging in current research linked to education

We can offer:

·         Autonomy for our teachers and leaders

·         Brilliantly behaved pupils

·         A commitment to a sensible approach to workload

·         Free health care

·         A strong, committed and supportive team of staff and governors

·         One paid family day per academic year

·         Discounted corporate membership to all Active Luton managed leisure centres

·         The added security of Luton Council’s pay and conditions in line with maintained schools

If you want to know more , visits are strongly advised so that candidates can gain a first-hand experience of what our school is like. Please contact Lucy Brooks on 01582 531860 to make an appointment with David, the Headteacher

 Please visit our website for further information about our school – www.riverbankprimary.org 

At River Bank Primary School our commitment is to: - Inspire, Empower, Achieve

Closing date:  9:00am Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive sufficient applications for the role 

Interviews: W/c 9th February 2026 

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

River Bank Primary School Safeguarding Policy - https://www.riverbankprimary.org/attachments/download.asp?file=3103&type=pdf

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.