Assistant Principal for Inclusion in London

Ark Atwood Primary Academy is looking to appoint an Assistant Principal for Inclusion to join the senior leadership team and champion inclusion across the school. This is the ideal role for a high-quality teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and is ambitious about leading and developing others. The Assistant Principal will be responsible for ensuring that inclusion drives whole‐school standards so that pupils with SEND achieve highly within the same ambitious culture as their peers. The appointed candidate will join Ark Atwood in January 2027, or sooner if possible.

The Assistant Principal for Inclusion will be a core member of the senior leadership team and share collective responsibility for the day‐to‐day leadership and strategic direction of the school. The successful candidate will also be a member of both the Teaching and Learning Team and the Safeguarding Team, ensuring inclusion is embedded across school standards, safeguarding practice and staff development.

Ideal Candidates

• Able to demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for both them and their pupils.
• Determined to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
• Always looking to improve their practice and develop in their careers.

Please note: Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not currently hold the NASENCo qualification. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest‐free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

We are a two‐form entry primary school dedicated to serving the local community in north Westminster. Our welcoming neighbourhood school provides excellent education with high expectations for all our pupils. We are passionate about life‐changing teaching and instilling an eagerness to learn within our pupils. Our vision is for every child at Ark Atwood to fulfil their potential and be set up for success when they move on to secondary school. Our dedicated staff team are committed to the success of all our children and the learning culture is strong. Our commitment to knowing every child is shared by everyone on the team and we strongly believe that children whose parents are involved in their learning do well. We therefore strongly encourage parents to be active members of our school community.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‐disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‐going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.