Assistant Headteacher: SEND and Inclusion
Salary: Leadership L3 - L7 (£54,394 - £60,145)
Contractual hours: 32.5
Employment basis: Full time
Region: Doncaster
Job category/type: Teaching - Headship
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Job reference: REQ23065
Attachments: Recruitment Pack.pdf
Job description
Lakeside Primary Academy – The Rose Learning Trust
Sandy Lane, Hyde Park, Doncaster, DN4 5ES
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 4pm
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 28th May 2026
Interview Date: Friday 29th May 2026
Commencement Date: 1st September 2026
The Rose Learning Trust is a successful medium‑sized trust based in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We have grown from two schools to eleven over the last seven years, with a central trust office based in Balby. We live our vision of transforming futures collaboratively in all our work to ensure we develop and grow sustainably and embed best practice for the benefit of our pupils.
Lakeside Primary Academy is looking to appoint a highly motivated and organised professional to play a key role in our school. An opportunity exists for a candidate to join the school’s Senior Leadership Team in the capacity of Assistant Head: SEND & Inclusion.
As a member of staff, you benefit from greater opportunities for professional development and promotion as we encourage movement between our academies to give you broader work experience.
Required commitments and qualities
* Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service
* A commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory practices
* A commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment
* A commitment to professional development and training
* An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose
Successful candidate will
* Have a strong vision and strategic drive for the future of our school
* Be an excellent communicator with an approachable personal style
* Have an ambition for excellence in pupil development, learning and achievement so our learners reach their full potential
* Demonstrate a dynamic and inspirational approach to further motivate children and staff
* Have a strong moral compass with inclusivity and positive regard at the core of your practice
Benefits you can expect
* Enthusiastic, motivated and friendly children
* Dedicated, hardworking teachers and support staff who are passionate about making learning exciting for children
* A strong, cohesive leadership team
* A supportive local governing body and Trust board who are committed to helping move the school forward
* Excellent professional development opportunities
Further information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be made by appointment with the school, by contacting the Headteacher, James Bullock.
Email: james.bullock@lakeside.doncaster.sch.uk
Telephone: 01302 368879
To apply please click on https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147553/EDV-2026-LPA-91226
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
In line with our safer recruitment policy, two references will be sought before we interview.
We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.
Contact details
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU
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