About the role
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo & Inclusion Lead) who is relentless in their commitment to ensuring every child, regardless of need or background, is supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. This is a key leadership role, and we are looking for an individual with the vision, expertise and determination to drive inclusive practice and raise outcomes for pupils with SEND and additional needs across the school. You will combine strategic leadership with a strong track record of impactful teaching, ensuring consistently high-quality provision that enables all pupils to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
Benefits
- Access continuous staff development. We have a minimum of 10 training days and weekly in school sessions of a high standard. We strongly support NPQML, NPQSL and Lead Practitioner course.
- Our successful behaviour policies treat student behaviour not as the responsibility of individual teachers, but of the entire school. This ensures as a teacher at Ark Academy, your time is never wasted dealing with discipline. Our students know what is expected of them, allowing both students and teachers to focus on learning.
- As a member of Ark Academy, you will receive extensive professional development geared towards excellence. Weekly sessions designed by those who understand the context of the school, are ensured to cater for our teachers’ every need. In addition, the school provides continual support and career progression. Numerous comprehensive training programmes are available to our staff from ECT’s to aspiring middle and senior leaders.
- By being part of the Ark network, you will have access to a range of other benefits including reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/
Job tags
- Assistant Headteacher
- Education roles
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
Vacancy source
Listed from DfE Teaching Vacancies — OGL v3.0 · Last checked 21 Sept 2026.
Official public source · Department for Education.
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