Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion

Responsible to: Headteacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and driven individual to become part of our bright and vibrant school. We want you to lead and champion our whole-school inclusion and to share our passion for the rigorous pursuit of the best possible outcomes for all students.

If successful, your key strategic priority will be focused on ensuring that every student, regardless of need or barrier, can access an outstanding education and reach their full potential. This is an opportunity to play a significant role in shaping whole-school strategy, leading high-impact professional development, and ensuring our provision for vulnerable learners continues to be of the highest possible standard.

Leadership Pay Range : L13 to L17  is currently £69,596 to £76,772

Forward-thinking and aspirational, Ullswater Community College places learning at the heart of everything we do. Our students enjoy a wide range of opportunities and our dedicated staff help them to achieve impressive outcomes. Here at Ullswater, our intake is truly comprehensive. Judged as securely good in all areas by Ofsted in 2023, we are enormously proud to be an inclusive school. Our 1500+ students span the entire range of abilities, including two strategically resourced provisions catering for a wide variety of needs and EBSA. The rich curriculum offers a broad range of courses, encompassing both vocational provision and traditional academic qualifications.

Whether your background is pastoral, behaviour, data, quality of education or curriculum, we are interested in finding out more about you and the strengths you will bring to our collaborative, experienced and supportive leadership team here at UCC. The successful candidate will work closely with all colleagues to design, implement and evaluate whole-school strategies for vulnerable learners and inclusion. They will lead on building a collaborative team that supports teachers to identify and eliminate barriers ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

Further specifics of the role will be discussed at interview and will be based on the strengths of the successful candidate upon appointment. When applying for this role, please be sure to share all your relevant experience.

How to Apply
•    The information you will need to inform an application for this position can be found in our Information for Candidates booklet on our website - https://ullswatercc.co.uk/job/assistant-headteacher-inclusion/
•    Applicants are also encouraged to visit the school, and tours will be available on request.
•    Applications to be made via the website: https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/
•    Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Wednesday 22 April 2026
•    Interviews will be held: 30 April and 1 May 2026

Designated Contact for this Vacancy
Should you wish to arrange a visit to our School or have any questions regarding the post please contact:
Sue Denyer, Headteachers PA and School Admin Lead
•    Call 01768 210206
•    Email sdenyer@ullswatercc.co.uk

Ullswater Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.