Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion - Full-time

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2008-249L
• Posted:12/03/2026
• Pay:Leadership Pay Scale, L2-L6
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:23/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Monday 30th March 2026

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Tiger Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and strategic Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to join our leadership team from September 2026. This is a key leadership role within the school, focused on ensuring that every child is supported to thrive, achieve and belong within our school community.

The successful candidate will play a central role in driving our inclusive culture and ensuring high-quality provision for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs. They will lead on the strategic development of inclusion across the school and ensure that our approach aligns closely with the Future Schools Trust Inclusion Strategy and the expectations of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion will provide strategic oversight of SEND, disadvantaged pupils and wider inclusion priorities, ensuring that provision is robust, responsive and has measurable impact on pupil outcomes.

This role will include line management and oversight of the SENDCo and SEND team as well as cohesive work with the attendance team as part of the portfolio.

We are looking for an individual who will:

• Champion a culture of inclusion where every pupil is known, supported and challenged to succeed
• Lead and drive the school’s Pupil Premium strategy, ensuring strong provision and measurable impact for disadvantaged pupils
• Provide strategic oversight of SEND and inclusive provision, working closely with the SENDCo to ensure high-quality identification, support and review processes
• Line manage and develop the SEND team, ensuring consistency, accountability and high expectations
• Implement and drive the Future Schools Trust Inclusion Strategy within the school
• Work strategically with leaders and staff to ensure that teaching, curriculum and wider provision meet the needs of all learners
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and engagement, particularly for vulnerable groups
• Foster strong relationships with pupils, parents, external agencies and the wider community
• Contribute positively to the school’s ethos, leadership culture and continuous improvement
• Bring extensive experience and expertise to the classroom as part of their teaching commitment

We invite and encourage all candidates to visit the school.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit Tiger Primary School to meet the team and experience our vibrant and inclusive learning environment.

School tours are available on request.

To book a tour, please email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking Trust with extensive professional development opportunities – with opportunities to study NPQs including the NPQSEND
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Lifestyle benefits including retail discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and optional private healthcare

How to Apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead inclusion and make a significant difference to pupils’ lives, we would welcome your application.

Please complete the School Application Form via the Every Portal. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Apply online via: www.tigerprimary.com/vacancies

Information about the school

Welcome to Tiger Primary School!

Tiger Primary School is a ‘Good’ (September 2023) school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 400 children aged 4 to 11. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, rich in real-life experiences and opportunities. Understand that every child deserves to experience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. The enriched curriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance between academic and personal development.

Tiger Primary value each and every child as an individual, ensuring that they are supported throughout their own unique educational journey. Children and staff share a genuine love of learning, thriving in an environment built upon the school values (Teamwork, Independence, Going beyond the expected, Empathy, Resilience).

At Tiger Primary School, they offer a welcoming and inviting space where enthusiastic and happy children fill our classrooms. Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment to enable ALL children to achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeply about the wellbeing and development of all young people, fostering a love for teaching and learning that is truly inspirational.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 745166
• Email: recruitment@tigerprimary.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack
• Ofsted Report
• Prospectus