Assistant Headteacher; Brookland Infant and Nursery School

Overview

Brookland Infant and Nursery School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant three-form entry school where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community relationships and highly supportive Senior Management Team and Governing Body.

Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion (Non-Class Based). L3–L7 (Outer London). September 2026 start.

“Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the support they receive from leaders to manage their workload and well-being.” (Ofsted, October 2024).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion to strengthen our provision for children with Special Educational Needs, vulnerable groups and English as an Additional Language (EAL). This is a non-class-based role, enabling a clear focus on leadership, intervention and impact. The role includes leading targeted support and intervention, developing staff practice and providing leadership cover when required.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team and Designated Safeguarding Team, the successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for inclusion across the school. They will work closely with staff, children, families and external professionals to ensure inclusive practice is consistently high-quality and embedded across all areas of school life.

The successful applicant will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination, or be willing to work towards it.

• Is an active, reflective and committed member of a Senior Management Team
• Has a proven track record of strong leadership and excellent teaching practice
• Is deeply committed to inclusion, equality and safeguarding
• Supports and empowers class teachers to deliver high-quality provision and effective interventions
• Leads, supports and develops a skilled and valued team of teaching assistants
• Monitors, evaluates and improves outcomes for vulnerable groups through strategic action
• Has a strong working knowledge of SEN legislation and inclusive practice
• Works effectively with external agencies and professionals
• Can inspire, develop and strategically lead inclusive practice across the school

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative leadership team
• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
• Well-motivated children and a strong inclusive ethos
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Application packs are available from the school office (offic) and completed forms should be returned directly to the school. There is an application form:
Application-form..docx and the completed forms should be sent to the school.

Brookland Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Please ensure you apply using the provided link, as submitting your application to Barnet Council will not be forwarded to the school due to GDPR regulations. If the role is no longer visible on the school’s website, the advert has been removed or the vacancy has been filled.