Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SEND

Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion and SEND, Didcot

Client:

Outcomes First Group

Location:

Didcot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion and SEND

Location: New Barn School, Newbury, RG20 8HZ

Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion and SEND at New Barn School in Newbury. The school supports pupils aged 6 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH) and other complex needs.

Who we are looking for

We seek an Assistant Headteacher to lead on Inclusion, with experience working with young people with complex learning needs and SEMH. The candidate should understand how these needs impact learning and behaviour, and be capable of fostering a culture of excellence for learners and staff. Knowledge of curriculum design and quality assurance is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Headteacher in achieving high educational standards through strategic and operational leadership.
2. Lead areas such as Careers and Work Experience, Enrichment, Trips and Visits, PSHE, and Staff training on personal development.
3. Model outstanding classroom practice and demonstrate visible leadership through school duties and stakeholder engagement.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is passionate about improving lives
• Values excellent personal development provision
• Motivates and coaches staff
• Is creative in engaging learners of all levels

About the School

New Barn School offers a broad curriculum for students aged 6–19 with SEMH and other complex needs. The school utilizes outdoor learning, including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. It is conveniently located near Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading.

We are proud to be a \’Great Place to Work\’ since 2024. Our environment is stable and supportive, fostering development and confidence in our pupils and young adults.

Part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches with measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension options
• Wellbeing support services

Plus, a flexible benefits platform offering health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car purchase, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.

Note: We may close the vacancy early if filled. Applicants outside the UK may need a work permit. Applications via the \’Apply now\’ button only.

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