Assistant Headteacher with responsibility of Inclusion & SENDCo
Salary: L6 to L10 £60,001 to £66,120
Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility of Inclusion & SENDCo to join our team at Hopescourt School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
About Hopescourt School
Hopescourt School is a new all-through specialist school in Walton-on-Thames for children aged 4 - 19 and will be Surrey’s first net carbon zero in operation free school. When full, the school will offer 200 additional specialist school places for autistic children and children who have communication and interaction needs, working at broadly age-related expectations. The school will be one form entry in primary, two-form entry in secondary, and one form entry in the 6th form.
From 1st September 2024, we will open in temporary accommodation on the former Hurst Park school site in West Molesey, and have 77 children in the school across years 7 to 10. Our permanent building on Waterside Drive (opposite Heathside Walton School) is due to be completed in Spring 2026 and our growth plan from September 2026 onwards includes new cohorts of children into Reception and Year 7 annually, as well as a temporary intake into Year 3 until 2028. Hopescourt School’s vision and values align directly with Surrey County Council’s All Age Autism strategy and will meet a need for specialist school places in the local education market.
Details
Job title: Assistant Headteacher with responsibility of Inclusion & SENDCo
Location: Walton on Thames
Start Date: April 2026 or asap
Salary: L6 to L10 £60,001 to £66,120
* Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
* Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
* Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
* Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
* Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
* Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme
Key responsibilities include:
* Ensuring that the vision and strategic direction of the school focuses on a holistic approach to learning which is broader than examination results and targets and recognises the importance of developing responsible citizens and an effective workforce
* Supporting and maintaining the ethos, vision and aims of the school and Bourne Education Trust
* Creating a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment in which pupils, staff and visitors feel comfortable and which is conducive to learning
Requirements include:
* Qualified Teacher Status
* An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
* In‑depth understanding of secondary practice, and experience of teaching across the secondary phase OR In‑depth understanding of primary practice, and experience of teaching across the primary phase
* Evidence of professional development in leadership and a minimum of two years’ experience in a leadership role
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
* Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
* Collaborative and innovative
* Committed, engaged and professional
* Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 25th February 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
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