ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER  (Inclusion) - (L10 – L14)

 Required for September 2025.

 We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to lead the direction and development of inclusion including SEND provision. This vacancy offers the successful candidate the opportunity to be a significant part of the strategic leadership of the school. The governors and staff are committed to serving our community by continuing to develop aspiration and achievement for all within our inclusive, friendly school community. If you feel you could contribute to this vision, we would be very pleased to receive your application.

 The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of inclusion and SEND

• Be passionate about the power of high quality education

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning

• Be able to inspire and motivate students and staff to aspire to great things and achieve their best

• Be a highly effective leader and team player who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Have a proven track record of raising standards

• Understand barriers to achievement and how to tackle these effectively

• Have high levels of commitment, courage and optimism

 This post offers the successful candidate a chance to have both influence and impact in this role.

 Interested? Please see below:

 APPLICATION PACK

TEACHING AT WOODLANDS

APPLICATION FORM

If this appeals to you and you would like to lead in a caring and supportive school that believes that people are our most important resource, then we would love to hear from you. Visits prior to application are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Kate Challands k.challands@woodlands.derby.sch.uk. 

The successful applicant will join a committed, collaborative, forward thinking and successful team. The school offers a personally and professionally supportive environment.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am Monday 24th March 2025 with interviews taking place w/c 31st March 2025.

Please send your completed application to k.challands@woodlands.derby.sch.uk An email will be sent to confirm receipt.

Allestree Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.