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    • Assistant Headteacher and Inclusion Lead

      Cranham Primary School
      Date posted:16/01/2026
      Closing date:30/01/2026
      Permanent
      L1 – L5 FTE range of £51,773 to £57,137
      26 - 32.5 Hours

      Key responsibilities of the Inclusion Assistant Head Teacher:

      This list is not meant to provide a narrow definition of specific responsibilities but to serve as guidance and should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive.
      Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and assist in promoting the ethos, aims and objectives of the school. 
      To lead on the trust’s strategic direction for inclusion, supporting all staff in understanding the needs of all children. 
      To undertake the role of school SENDCo and take responsibility for SEND provision across the school, fulfilling all statutory responsibilities in line with the SEND Code of Practice. 
      Ensure that the School is acting in compliance with the 2010 Equality Act, the 2015 Special educational needs and disability code of practice: O to 25 years ("the Code") and any other relevant statutory guidance. 
      To undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils.
      To ensure that every child, regardless of their needs, has access to an ambitious, inclusive and well-adapted curriculum.
      To lead the provision for nurture across the school.
      To lead PSHE and RSE ensuring the curriculum is compliant and highly effective.
      To contribute to the pupil premium strategy for the school to support strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. 
      Participate in monitoring the quality of learning and teaching, behaviour and safeguarding through lesson observations, learning walks, induction and training of new 
      staff and analysis of relevant data.
      Participating in the recruitment and development of teaching and non-teaching staff in the school.
      To contribute to performance management by ensuring positive staff participation, effective communication and procedures.
      To embed the school and trust values into day-to-day life.
      Secure and support outstanding pupil behaviour, conduct and discipline.
      Play a key role under the overall direction of the Head Teacher in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the school.
      Report findings, as appropriate, to the trustees

      For more information and how to apply, please read our job pack. Assistant Headteacher

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    Safeguarding disclaimer

    The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

    This post is subject to a successful probationary period.

    Disability-Confident Employer

    At The Rivers C. of E. Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an environment where people with disabilities are included and valued.

    We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the national Disability Confident Scheme.

    Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage applicants with a disability to apply for roles within the organisation and will interview people with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria detailed in the person specification. 

    International job applicants

    Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship for international applicants.

     

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    The Rivers C of E Academy Trust

    School Lane, Cutnall Green

    Droitwich

    WR9 0PH

    Telephone: 01299 851178