Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion Lead) - Full-time

Warden House Primary School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-2307-135L
• Posted:19/05/2026
• Pay:Leadership Pay Scale - L4 - L6
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:29/05/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 1st June, 2026

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We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion to join our passionate and experienced leadership team at Warden House Primary School. 

As Assistant Headteacher, you will help to shape the future vision of the school, promote excellence, equality and the highest expectations for our children and staff. You will be a creative thinker, highly organised and above all, passionate about improving the quality of children’s education. 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. If you are interested then please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Telephone: 01304 375040 or e-mail: office@warden-house.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 29th May at 4pm with interviews being held week commencing 1st June, 2026. 

Why Warden House Primary School?

Innovative Leadership: Be part of a forward-thinking leadership team dedicated to raising standards in teaching, learning, and attainment.

Inclusive Environment: Contribute to a nurturing and inclusive school community committed to diversity and equal opportunities.

Professional Development:  Enjoy ongoing professional growth opportunities and a commitment to research-based practices.

Supportive networks: Warden House is part of the VERITAS Multi Academy Trust. The person appointed to the post will work in collaboration with other Assistant Heads and SENCO leads across our Trust.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management: To work with the headteacher and deputy headteacher to develop the highest standards of teaching and learning across the school for all pupils.  Lead the strategic overview of inclusion — including behaviour, the management of teaching assistants, contributing to the school improvement plan as necessary.

Strategic Development of the school-wide inclusion and SEND Policy: Oversee and contribute to the school's inclusive ethos—including the development of our current SEND policy, ensuring its effective implementation and alignment with the school improvement plan.

Operation of SEND Policy: Maintain accurate records, coordinate provision, and collaborate with external agencies to meet pupils' needs effectively.

Information about the school

Veritas Multi Academy Trust, formed in 2015, is a small, primary phase Multi Academy Trust. Our schools include Warden House Primary in Deal, Pilgrims' Way Primary in Canterbury and Mundella Primary in Folkestone.

As a small primary Trust, we have a focus on working collaboratively, sharing best practice, expertise, facilities, resources and centralised business functions, to strengthen the outcomes for our children. Wellbeing is the foundation stone upon which our work is based.

Through leadership, governance and curriculum, our values of inclusion, innovation and inspiration are supported in each school and across the Trust as a whole. Our mission of 'irresistible learning for all', encapsulates our relentless focus on the quality of learning BUT also on including ALL, including our pupils, staff, parents/carers and local communities to deliver the best outcomes for our young people.

Our Members, Trustees and Governors are firmly embedded in the community and are determined to see the Trust grow to enable our values and vision to benefit more children, families, and communities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Monique Farmery
• Address:Birdwood Avenue, Deal, Kent, CT14 9SF
• Telephone: (01304) 375040
• Email: office@warden-house.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01304 371707

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion Lead) Job Description
• Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion Lead) Person Specification