Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion - Full-time

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2008-252L
• Posted:28/04/2026
• Pay:Leadership Pay Scale, L2-L6 £53,069-£58,569
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:13/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Monday 18th May 2026

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A rare opportunity to build something exceptional

Tiger Primary School is seeking an ambitious and strategic Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to join our leadership team.

This is not a typical inclusion role.

We are investing in the creation of a bespoke Enhanced Transition Environment (ETE) — a fully resourced, in-house provision designed to transform outcomes for pupils who need a different pathway to succeed.

The successful candidate will design, lead and implement this provision from the ground up — shaping the environment, systems, staffing model and practice.

If you are driven by impact, innovation and the opportunity to leave a legacy, this role offers a genuinely unique platform.

The opportunity

You will:

• Establish and lead a brand-new Enhanced Transition Environment (ETE) within the school
• Shape a provision grounded in evidence-informed practice (including EEF implementation guidance)
• Design systems for identification, transition, intervention and reintegration
• Build and develop a high-performing inclusion team
• Drive measurable improvements in attendance, behaviour, engagement and outcomes
• Ensure inclusion is not a bolt-on, but fully integrated into the core of school improvement
• This is a chance to move beyond managing systems — and instead build one that works.

Your wider leadership role

Alongside the ETE, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership of SEND and inclusion
• Line manage the SENDCo and wider SEND team, ensuring clarity, accountability and impact
• Lead the school’s Pupil Premium strategy, securing strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils
• Work closely with the attendance team to address barriers and improve engagement
• Influence whole-school practice so that quality-first teaching meets the needs of all learners

What we are looking for

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
• Understands how to translate research into practice
• Can design and implement systems with clarity, precision and measurable impact
• Is confident in holding teams to account while developing capacity
• Is motivated by building provision, not just maintaining it
• Brings energy, clarity and conviction to inclusion leadership
• Works in a supportive, driven Senior Leadership Team

Why Tiger Primary School?

• A clear commitment to inclusion with purpose and impact
• Full support from the Headteacher and Trust to develop the ETE vision
• Dedicated budget and flexibility to design the provision
• A school culture rooted in The Tiger Way: positivity, respect, independence, determination and excellence
• Access to high-quality professional development, including NPQ qualifications (e.g. NPQSEND)

Visit us

We strongly encourage visits — this is a role best understood in context.

To arrange a visit, please contact: Mr Williams-Jones (Headteacher)
lwilliamsjones@tigerprimary.com

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