Assistant Head of Inclusion - St Mary's Church of England School

Assistant Head of Inclusion - St Mary's Church of England School

Location: Aylesbury

Term time only

Salary Type: Leadership

Salary details: Leadership 1

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Interviews to be held: 7th May 2025

About us

St. Mary's is a Church of England and is part of the ODBST, teaching children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. As a Church of England School we offer a commitment to high academic standards together with a very caring ethos and family atmosphere. Our children enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum and leave the school as confident young people who are well prepared for the challenges of secondary school.

We are looking for an Assistant Head of Inclusion with shared teaching responsibility (2 days AH/3 days in class) who is an excellent communicator and will use these skills to build powerful relationships within the school, the wider community and the Trust family of schools. They must also be driven to provide professional leadership and manage the SENDCO & FLO and ensure that the standards of provision and professional practice in the school promote the very best outcomes for all children.

About you

A successful candidate should have high aspirations, and would be accountable for high standards of teaching, learning and curriculum standards achieved across the school. Our chosen candidate will embrace and promote the essential Christian ethos of the school, while respecting and valuing those of all faiths and world views.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

The ODBST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. ODBST is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.