Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)

de Stafford School is seeking to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion on a permanent basis to play a pivotal role in driving forward our continued school improvement journey.

Your opportunity

Joining a collegiate and supportive senior leadership team who lead by example in raising standards you will bring a proven track record of delivering meaningful change even if there are areas in which you are still developing your experience. We are looking for an emotionally intelligent and flexible leader who can build positive relationships and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people. If you are passionate about excellence in teaching and learning committed to inclusion and grounded in a relationship-focused approach we warmly encourage you to apply. As part of a reflective collaborative and aspirational senior leadership team you will be supported in your professional growth while contributing to a wide range of whole-school priorities. The primary focus of this role will be to lead and embed an inclusive culture across the school

As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion you will:

• Lead a school-wide commitment to high aspiration early help and high-quality teaching for all.
• Champion the reforms so that all children especially those with SEND or who are disadvantaged experience
• earlier support clearer pathways and stronger outcomes.
• Turn Every Child Achieving and Thriving from a vision into a lived reality for students staff and families.
• Build the confidence capability and collective efficacy of colleagues so all learners experience belonging challenge and success.

What were looking for:

• QTS
• Senco Qualification
• Good honours degree
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Level 7 Access Arrangements Assessor qualification / experience in preparing access arrangements evidence and forms

Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.

About de Stafford School

de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive schoollocated in Caterham Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. Theschool has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school servespredominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of studentsresiding within the CR3 catchment area.

Our Core Values:

• Grow
• Learn
• Believe
• Achieve

Why work at de Stafford School:

• An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
• Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
• An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
• A successful ECT support programme
• Onsite parking
• Access to CareFirst an advice and information service

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2500 colleagues and over 19000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offerwhich allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Pay Scale: GLto GL

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 20th April - 09:00am

Interview date: TBC