Assistant Headteacher- Inclusion - Ash Hill Primary School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
For the right leader, this role offers the opportunity to shape inclusion in a school where leadership truly matters.
We are looking for someone who sees challenge as an opportunity – someone motivated by the chance to improve outcomes, remove barriers to learning and ensure every child thrives, regardless of background or need.
As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will play a pivotal role in driving our inclusive vision forward. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change, develop innovative practice and make a lasting difference to pupils and families.
If you are an ambitious leader who believes that inclusion and high expectations go hand in hand, we would love to hear from you.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Leadership
Salary Details: Leadership 3-7
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, however part-time could be negotiated for the right person
Closing date: 20/03/2026
Interviews to be held: Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th March 2026.
About us
Ash Hill Primary School is in the Micklefield area of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The youngest children at our school are 3 years old (Nursery class), and the oldest are eleven (Year 6). There are approximately 210 children at Ash Hill altogether. The Nursery is housed in the on-site Children's Centre. The centre provides a range of services and activities for families in the area. Ash Hill is a happy school, and everyone works together to ensure that the children are safe and well looked after, and that they all receive an education which enables them to meet their full potential.
Website: https://www.ashhill.org.uk/
About the role
For the right leader, this role offers the opportunity to shape inclusion in a school where leadership truly matters.
We are looking for someone who sees challenge as an opportunity – someone motivated by the chance to improve outcomes, remove barriers to learning and ensure every child thrives, regardless of background or need.
As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will play a pivotal role in driving our inclusive vision forward. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change, develop innovative practice and make a lasting difference to pupils and families. If you are an ambitious leader who believes that inclusion and high expectations go hand in hand, we would love to hear from you.
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
We are looking for a leader who:
• Is passionate about improving life chances for pupils with additional needs
• Has strong analytical skills and can use data to drive improvement in outcomes
• Can inspire, challenge and support colleagues to deliver inclusive practice
• Enjoys working in a challenging context where leadership has real impact
• Is resilient, reflective and motivated by making a difference
• Has the ambition and potential to contribute meaningfully at senior leadership level
You may already hold the NASENCo qualification, but this is not essential. We welcome applications from strong leadership candidates who are keen to develop in this area; we will support the right candidate to complete their training.
For further information please see attached Person specification.
Other information
What We Offer:
We are committed to supporting the professional growth and wellbeing of our staff.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
• Leadership coaching and mentoring
• Fully funded NASENCo qualification if required
• Access to high-quality leadership development and training
• Opportunities to shape and lead whole-school improvement
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• A supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
Above all, this role offers the chance to make a significant and lasting difference to pupils, families and the wider school community.
We warmly welcome visits to the school so you can see our work first-hand and meet the team.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 523218
Email: [email protected]
Ash Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils under its care. An Enhanced DBS check will be required prior to starting employment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
