Assistant Headteacher Inclusion Leader (Meridian Community Primary & Nursery)

Hours of work: Full-time teachers hours.
Working pattern: Full-time.

Closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 9.a.m.
Interview date: Wednesday 20May 2026.

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

Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery
Roderick Avenue North
Peacehaven
BN10 8BZ
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How to Apply:

Application details and a recruitment pack are available on request via the school office please email or call .

Application packs are available via the school website:Vacancies Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged we would love to show you what makes our school community special.

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. Start: September 2026.

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.
  
  

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 June 2024.

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.