Assistant Headteacher


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£250 - £300
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	REDBRIDGE, GREATER LONDON
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

ASAP Start | Redbridge | Temp‑to‑Perm Full‑Time | £65,000-£73,000 DOE Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required

Are you an experienced primary leader with a passion for inclusion? Do you thrive in roles where you can remove barriers, shape whole‑school strategy and make a measurable difference to vulnerable learners? Are you ready to step into a senior leadership position where your expertise genuinely drives outcomes?

A values‑driven primary school in Redbridge is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion & Achievement to join their Senior Leadership Team. This is a strategic role with responsibility for ensuring that all pupils - including those with SEND, EAL, disadvantaged backgrounds and other vulnerable groups - receive ambitious, high‑quality provision.

Inclusion and achievement from Nursery to Year 6

Whole‑school strategy for SEND, EAL and vulnerable groups

Line management and development of the SENDCo

School improvement priorities linked to inclusion and outcomes

High‑quality adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice

Monitoring, evaluation and evidence‑based decision‑making

Do you have the strategic vision to embed inclusion across every layer of school life?

Can you analyse data, identify barriers and translate this into clear, impactful action?

Are you confident coaching, mentoring and challenging colleagues to raise standards?

Do you bring strong SEND knowledge, including statutory responsibilities and the Code of Practice?

Are you able to model outstanding teaching and support others to refine their practice?

Can you build positive relationships with families, external agencies and professionals?

If these questions resonate, this role may be the right next step for you.

Shape and deliver the school's vision and strategic direction

Lead inclusion as a central pillar of school improvement

Support and challenge staff to improve practice

Contribute to recruitment, induction and professional development

Deputise for senior leaders when required

Provide strategic leadership for SEND provision

Ensure statutory duties are met effectively

Evaluate interventions and additional provision

Promote adaptive teaching and inclusive practice

Work closely with families, governors and external agencies

Lead provision for pupils learning English as an Additional Language

Promote language‑rich classrooms and vocabulary development

Support staff with strategies for different stages of language acquisition

Analyse attainment and progress data

Develop strategies to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils

Ensure interventions are targeted and evaluated for impact

Model excellent teaching through class teaching, groups, team teaching or demonstration lessons

Coach and mentor colleagues

Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Strong primary teaching experience

Successful leadership experience within a primary school

Deep understanding of inclusion, SEND, EAL and adaptive teaching

Strong analytical skills and evidence‑based decision‑making

Excellent communication, organisation and professional integrity

Commitment to safeguarding, equality and pupil wellbeing

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

£65,000-£73,000 DOE

Temp‑to‑perm

Full‑time leadership role

ASAP start

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.

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