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Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SEND
New Barn School
* Newbury
* Permanent
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday
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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SEND
Location: New Barn School, Newbury, RG20 8HZ
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are recruiting an Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion and SEND for New Barn School in Newbury. Our well-established schools support pupils aged 6 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), as well as other complex needs.
Who we are looking for
We seek an Assistant Headteacher to lead on Inclusion. The successful candidate will have experience working with young people with complex learning needs and understand how these needs impact learning and behaviour. Knowledge of SEMH and curriculum design principles is essential. You will foster a culture of excellence for learners and staff and contribute to curriculum development at New Barn School.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Headteacher in ensuring high educational standards through strategic and operational leadership of areas such as:
* Careers and Work Experience
* Enrichment, Trips and Visits
* PSHE
* Staff training on personal development
* Model outstanding classroom practice as a senior leader
* Provide visible leadership through school duties, behaviour support, and stakeholder engagement
We are looking for a colleague who:
* Is passionate about changing lives for the better
* Delivers excellent personal development programs
* Motivates and coaches staff for outstanding practice
* Thinks creatively to engage learners of all levels
About the School
New Barn School offers a balanced curriculum for pupils aged 6–19 with SEMH complexities. The school utilizes outdoor learning, including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. It is within commuting distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
We provide a stable, secure environment where pupils can develop skills and confidence to fulfill their potential.
Part of Acorn Education, we offer career development opportunities. Acorn is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils, part of Outcomes First Group, leading sector innovation and outcomes.
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
Additional benefits include:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
We are committed to safeguarding pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Whether in city or rural settings, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, helping individuals achieve their personal goals.
Hours: 30 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Join our family of brands—Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect, and Blenheim Schools—and explore fulfilling career opportunities.
We support pupils facing trauma, adversity, and autism, helping them access education and develop life skills.
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