Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion- The Minsters Schools, Croydon
Type of Position: Assistant Headteacher ( Inclusion)
Subject: Leadership
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 12:00pm on Monday 18th May 2026
We are seeking to recruit a highly organised, caring and skilled senior leader for the role of Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion Leader to start in September at the latest. This is an exciting time to join The Minster Schools and the SDBE MAT trust as we plan to grow our specialist KS1 provision within the school with a resource base for children with moderate learning difficulties. We aim to serve our community by providing education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. As such, Christian values, high expectations and a commitment to both children and adults are at the heart of our school life and essential for this role. The OFSTED Inspection in February 2025 at the Junior School judged behaviour and attitudes and personal development to be outstanding. The OFSTED inspection in April 2025 judged the Nursery and Infants’ School to be securely good with exemplary behaviour.
You will:
* be a competent and strategic practitioner with a proven track record of school improvement, including raising the quality of teaching and learning
* be passionate about providing high quality leadership and developing these skills further
* be able to develop effective partnerships with staff, governors, parents and other agencies in order to help shape the future direction of the school
* be aspirational for children with SEND, our school and yourself
* be able to think reflectively and creatively
We can offer you:
* a competitive salary on the leadership scale for the right candidate
* training and support for the role
* high quality wider CPD opportunities within the SDBE Multi Academy Trust which include NPQs in SEND, Leading Teaching and Leading primary Maths
* an additional INSET day every year for MAT-wide training
* Excellent opportunities for career progression and development across the SDBE MAT Visits and tours of the school are encouraged.
To apply, please complete the application form attached below. We reserve the right to close the application process if we manage to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Southwark Diocesan Board of Education
Multi-Academy Trust
48 Union Street
London
SE1 1TD
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