Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion in Taunton

Lead Inclusion Across Two Growing, Ambitious Primary Schools

Salary: Leadership Scale L3–L6

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Nerrols Primary School and Lyngford Park Primary School, Taunton, Somerset

Are you an exceptional SENDCo ready for the next stage of your leadership journey? Do you have a track record of transforming outcomes for children with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those who face barriers to learning? Are you passionate about creating truly inclusive schools where every child belongs, thrives and succeeds?

We are seeking an outstanding inclusion leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion, leading our work across both Nerrols and Lyngford Park Primary Schools. This is a rare opportunity to shape inclusion strategy across two successful and growing schools serving a diverse and vibrant community.

The Opportunity

This role has been specifically designed for a highly effective SENDCo or inclusion leader who is ready to operate strategically whilst maintaining a relentless focus on improving opportunities for children.

As our Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion, you will:

• Lead and shape the vision for SEND, inclusion, attendance and vulnerable learners across two schools.
• Line manage and develop SENDCos, building capacity and excellence in provision.
• Drive improvements in outcomes, attendance, engagement and wellbeing for children who need us most.
• Work directly with the Headteacher and senior leaders to secure exceptional education for every child.
• Influence practice beyond individual classrooms, creating systems and cultures where inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
• Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities, health services and external agencies.

This is a predominantly non-class-based leadership role, allowing you to focus on strategic impact whilst remaining closely connected to pupils, staff and families.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who:

• Is an experienced SENDCo with a proven record of securing excellent outcomes for children with SEND.
• Has high aspirations for every child and refuses to accept barriers to achievement.
• Can inspire, challenge and support colleagues to continually improve practice.
• Understands how to use evidence, data and professional judgement to drive improvement.
• Builds strong relationships with families and external professionals.
• Is ready to take on wider whole-school leadership responsibilities and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Shares our belief that inclusion is not a department but a culture.

Whether you are an established Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion or an outstanding SENDCo seeking your first Deputy Headship, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At Nerrols and Lyngford Park, you will find:

• Two ambitious schools committed to providing exceptional education for all children.
• A leadership team that genuinely values inclusion at the heart of school improvement.
• The opportunity to influence practice across multiple schools and have impact on a wider scale.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Talented colleagues who are committed to collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong support from the wider Huish education family and leadership network.

Our Vision

We believe every child deserves to attend a school where they are known, valued and given every opportunity to succeed. We are looking for an inclusion leader who shares our determination to ensure that children with SEND, vulnerable pupils and disadvantaged learners achieve exceptional outcomes and experience genuine belonging.

If you are ready to make a difference at scale and help shape the future of inclusion across our schools, we would be delighted to receive your application. Join us and help create exceptional education for every child.

Visits to the schools are warmly encouraged. We would love the opportunity to show you our schools and discuss our vision for inclusion and excellence.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary. The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.