Assistant Headteacher Inclusion Leader (Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery)

Hours of work: Full-Time Teachers Hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026 9am

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:

Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery Roderick Avenue North Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8BZ
Phone:
Email:
Website: note we do not accept CVs.

Headteacher: Claire Westcott

Start Date: September 2026

Pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school community. They understand the schools values of respect honesty kindness strength and responsibility. Pupils demonstrate these through their exceptional behaviour conduct and attitudes to learning. Ofsted June 2024

Are you passionate about making sure every child enjoys school is supported and able to thrive We are looking for an exceptional Inclusion Leader to join our senior leadership team and champion the needs of all learners across our school community

As our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion you will lead on:

• SEND Provision

Ensuring high-quality inclusive practice across the school and working closely with staff families and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.

• Safeguarding
  Serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead promoting a culture of awareness care and informed reflective enquiry across the school.
• Attendance
  Leading the attendance strategy supporting families and ensuring every child is able to access learning consistently and confidently.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong primary experience in SEND and/or leadership with a deep understanding of inclusive practice
• Brings a knowledge of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping children safe
• Understands the importance of attendance and can work proactively with families
• Builds positive relationships with pupils staff and parents
• Is reflective resilient and ready to make a meaningful impact
• Leads with empathy clarity and high expectations

What We Offer:

• A warm supportive school community with a strong commitment to inclusion
• A skilled SEND team and a caring pastoral team ready to collaborate with you
• A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• Children who are enthusiastic curious and eager to learn
• A chance to shape provision and make a genuine difference to childrens lives

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged we would love to show you what makes our school community special. To arrange a visit please contact the School Office on the contact details provided.

Interview Date: Thursday 30th April

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.