Assistant Headteacher (Outreach Lead) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Danecourt School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-7031-207L
• Posted:07/05/2026
• Pay:L6 - L 12
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:25th May

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Join Danecourt School as an Assistant Headteacher – Outreach Lead

About the Role

As Assistant Headteacher – Outreach Lead, you will play a key strategic role in championing inclusive practice across the Trust and wider community.

You will lead and develop the Maritime Outreach Support Service, working closely with schools, families and external professionals to ensure children with SEND receive the support they need to thrive.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a highly skilled team of specialist outreach professionals
• Drive the vision, strategy and growth of outreach and inreach services
• Provide expert guidance to schools on SEND identification, assessment and inclusive practice
• Design and deliver high-quality CPD, coaching and training for school staff
• Strengthen leadership capacity and inclusive provision across Trust schools
• Build strong partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals
• Monitor impact, evaluate provision and drive continuous improvement in SEND outcomes

This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to influence practice at scale and shape inclusive education across multiple settings.

Who You Are

We are looking for a dynamic and committed leader who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has significant experience of SEND leadership and inclusive practice
• Has a proven track record of leading outreach, school improvement or system-wide initiatives
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of SEND needs and effective mainstream provision
• Has experience delivering high-quality CPD and developing staff practice
• Is an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships across schools and services
• Is a strategic thinker with the ability to lead, inspire and influence others
• Is passionate about improving life chances for children and young people with SEND

What We Offer

Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive and experienced leadership team, committed to collaboration and innovation
• The opportunity to lead and shape a Trust-wide outreach service with real impact
• Meaningful system-level influence, improving outcomes for pupils across multiple schools
• Access to Trust-wide leadership development, networks and executive support
• Strong multi-disciplinary working with families, therapists and external professionals
• A culture of continuous improvement, with high-quality CPD and professional learning
• A strong sense of purpose, where your leadership will directly impact inclusion and pupil outcomes
• The opportunity to contribute to nationally recognised SEND practice and innovation

Ready to Make a Difference?

We warmly encourage visits to Danecourt School to see our work in action and discuss the role further. Please contact the school office on 01634 232589 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply via My New Term — early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Danecourt School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, striving to build a team that reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

Information about the school

Danecourt School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent, and Medway. Across the Trust, we believe in transforming education through collaboration, creativity, and an entrepreneurial curriculum that equips children with essential life skills.

At Danecourt, we are proud to be a specialist primary school for pupils with a wide range of needs — including complex learning difficulties and autism. Every child here is valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Our mission is to help all pupils become “STARS” -

S - Self reliant T - Team Players A - Aspirational R - Resilient S - Successful

We achieve this through a personalised curriculum tailored to each child’s individual needs. Our highly trained and dedicated staff have the highest expectations for every pupil — celebrating difference, encouraging curiosity, and unlocking potential in every lesson.

Collaboration sits at the heart of all we do. We work closely with families, carers, and specialist agencies to ensure every child thrives academically, emotionally, and socially. Pupil progress and achievement are celebrated in meaningful ways that reflect the uniqueness of each learner.

If you’re interested in joining our community, we warmly welcome you to visit us — meet our pupils and staff, see our approach in action, and experience the truly special atmosphere that defines Danecourt School.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org