The Federation of North Walsham

Infant and Junior Schools

Manor Rd,

North Walsham 

NR28 9HG

Vacancy

Assistant Headteacher: Inclusion & SENCO

Location: The Federation of North Walsham Infant and Junior Schools, Norfolk

Salary: Leadership Scale 1-4 - £51,772 - £55,746

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Where Leadership Meets Real-World Impact

Are you a champion for the underdog? Do you believe that a child’s postcode shouldn't determine their potential?

In our two-form entry Infant and Junior Federation, we don’t just "do" inclusion—it is the heartbeat of everything we do. Set on a shared site in the heart of North Walsham, we are a community that faces the realities of high deprivation head-on. Our families need us, and our children deserve a leader who sees their brilliance through the barriers.

The Role: More Than Just a Title

As our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you won't just be managing paperwork. You will be a strategic architect of change. You will sit at the top table, ensuring that our most vulnerable learners are at the forefront of every decision we make.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the Vision: Shaping an inclusive culture across both the Infant and Junior phases.

• Strategic SENCO Leadership: Overseeing the provision and progress for pupils with SEND.

• Empowering Staff: Mentoring teachers and TAs to deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching.

• Community Connection: Building trust with families who may have had a difficult relationship with education in the past.

• Teaching: Teaching in our Hive class (enhanced specialist provision) for a day and a half a week 

Who are you?

We are looking for a people person with a strategic brain. You might be an experienced SENCO looking for that next step into senior leadership, or a brilliant leader with a passion for inclusion who is ready to take on the SENCO mantle.

The Essentials:

• The Drive: You recognise the challenge of working in a high-deprivation area and view it as a calling, not a chore.

• The Qualifications: Ideally, you hold the National Award for SEN Coordination. However, if you have the leadership experience and the hunger to achieve it, we will fully support your qualification journey.

• The Mindset: You are resilient, empathetic, and firmly believe that every child can succeed with the right support. 

Why Join Our Federation?

• A Unique Setup: The benefits of a shared site mean you can influence a child’s journey from Reception all the way to Year 6.

• A Support Network: A dedicated staff team who are "all in" for our community.

• Professional Growth: We invest in our leaders. Whether it’s NPQs or specialised SEN training, we’ve got your back.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference in North Walsham, we want to meet you. Visits to our schools are warmly encouraged so you can feel the energy of our Federation for yourself.

Closing Date: Friday 10 April 2026

Interview Date: TBC