Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Inclusion Lead - Permanent - Welbeck Academy

Are you an ambitious, relentless, and compassionate leader dedicated to ensuring every child succeeds, regardless of their background or barriers to learning? We are seeking an outstanding and visionary Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour and Inclusion Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive whole-school strategy across behaviour management, pastoral care, and inclusion, ensuring our school maintains the highest possible standards for every pupil. Welbeck aims to provide the highest quality primary education located in Walker, Newcastle. Our school has been open and serving the community since 1914. In that time there have been many changes to education and indeed our beautiful school building. WISE Academies are proud to have been involved with the school since 2012, and our shared passion is to make our children feel loved, nurtured and safe so that they realise their true academic potential. It is essential that we challenge and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development. Together we endeavour to make Welbeck Academy an exciting place for children to learn, grow and flourish. If you are passionate about nurturing individual talents, promoting a passion for learning, and shaping thoughtful, resilient members of the community, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. The Role As Behaviour and Inclusion Lead, you will play a central role in shaping the strategic direction, ethos, and daily life of our school. You will lead our Inclusion, SEN, and Welfare teams to eliminate barriers to learning and raise educational outcomes across all key stages.,

• Strategic Leadership: Join the SLT to shape policy, contribute to the School Improvement Plan, and champion high standards and an inclusive ethos across the school community.
• Behaviour & Pastoral Care: Oversee day-to-day pupil behaviour, wellbeing, and mental health provision, ensuring consistent application of policy and high-quality supervision during all structured and non-structured times.
• Rigorous Quality Assurance: Design and execute dynamic monitoring schedules (learning walks, work scrutiny, data reviews, and pupil voice) to systematically evaluate provision, identify trends, and translate evidence into swift, impactful action.
• Inclusion & Barrier Removal: Work alongside our SENDCO and specialist teams to ensure quality-first teaching, effective intervention strategies, and targeted support for vulnerable groups and Pupil Premium recipients.
• Safeguarding & Support: Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), chair Vulnerable Children and Families meetings, and foster multi-agency partnerships.
• Exemplary Practice: Model high-quality classroom teaching, deliver targeted intervention groups, and lead staff professional development, coaching, and appraisals.
  
  We are looking for an exceptional teacher and proven leader who brings:
• A strong track record of exemplary teaching and successful middle or senior leadership in behaviour, pastoral care, or SEND.
• An analytical, evidence-led approach to quality assurance and data, with the ability to turn insights into decisive, standard-raising action.
• In-depth expertise in safeguarding (DSL qualified or willing to train), SEND, EAL, and strategies that effectively close attainment gaps.
• High emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills to inspire staff, engage families, and build positive relationships with all pupils.
  
  Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals.
WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards. We can offer you:
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
• An influential seat on a collaborative, dedicated, and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• A vibrant school community committed to inclusion, equality, and high aspirations.
• Robust professional development tailored to your career ambitions, including support towards NPQH or further executive qualifications.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible. WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online. Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.