Vacancy:         Assistant Head Teacher, Inclusion Lead with SEND

Contract:         Permanent

Grade:             Leadership Pay Scale, L1 – L6

Hours:              Full Time

Start date:        1st September 2026

Are you a highly motivated, talented, inspirational classroom practitioner with significant SEND/Inclusion experience?  We can offer you an inclusive, friendly two form entry school with a very supportive staff team and opportunities for continuous professional development, where every member of staff strives to ensure that every child achieves their personal best.

The role is based out of class and involves leading on achievement for children in vulnerable groups, including children with SEND. The role is supported by an SEN assistant. The role also includes a wider responsibility for developing teaching and learning throughout the school.

We are looking for a strong practitioner with experience of leading SEN provision with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support colleagues and who is passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children. The suitable candidate will have the National SENCo Award.

As a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team the successful candidate will work closely with Teachers and manage TAs support and interventions. This role will help to develop an inclusive school practice and develop existing systems of tracking and reviewing provision. Responsibilities include, leading the school provision map; developing class profile of needs; the analysis of data, line management of Teaching Assistants; leading areas of performance management; assisting in the delivery of CPD, developing positive relationships with families.

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of an interview and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership.

If you would like to find out more about us please visit our school website:  https://www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk/

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as due to volumes and quality of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing Date:               17th April 2026

Interview Date:            27th April 2026