Assistant Headteacher SEND and Inclusion

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School

George Row, Bermondsey, London SE16 4UP

Telephone:

London Borough Southwark

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark

Assistant Headteacher

with

Responsibility for SEND & Inclusion

Start date: 1st September 2026

Job type: Full time - Permanent

Salary: Leadership pay spine L3 - L7 (Inner London)

Apply by: Friday 8th May 2026

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, driven and dedicated person to join our senior leadership team and to continue to develop this successful catholic school. The assistant headteacher post would require leadership of the SENDCO and Inclusion responsibilities of the school.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a successful, diverse, outward-looking school, in the Archdiocese of Southwark and is a proud member of the St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust. Setting high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils, we are rightly proud of the heritage, ethos and culture of our distinctive Catholic school. Our pupils are caring, enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to learn, while our staff are committed professionals with a passion for continued improvement, a love of teaching and supporting our pupils. We are situated in the heart of Bermondsey with excellent transport links in a well maintained and welcoming buildings and excellent teaching facilities across our site.

We wish to appoint:

· An assistant headteacher who is able to support and develop the Catholic ethos of the school and school community, including leading and developing the Catholic life and mission of the school.

· A person who has a passion and drive to develop outstanding SEND and Inclusion practice within a catholic primary school and its community

· A person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential.

· A person with a proven track record of outstanding teaching practice and achievement with high expectations of best practice in teaching and learning.

· A person with a track record of successful middle or senior leadership in the primary sector.

· A person with a strategic vision for improving the school in partnership with the Headteacher, CEO, Governors and Trust Board.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LEADER WHO:

· Can lead, support and develop the Catholic life and culture of the school.

· Is ambitious and has high expectations of achievements for pupils and staff along with the personal skills to inspire this in others.

· Has a strong understanding of high quality practice in curriculum design, teaching, learning and assessment.

· Can demonstrate initiative, drive, integrity, and excellent communication skills.

· Is forward thinking, driven and has the vision and creativity to lead change.

· Is open to new opportunities and challenges.

· Is committed to working collaboratively with pupils, staff, the Headteacher, CEO, Governors, parents/carers, and with both the Parish and local communities.

IN RETURN,

We can offer:

· Responsive children who are eager to learn.

· A positive working and learning environment.

· A full commitment to Continuing Professional Development both within the school and also as part of a dynamic growing trust of Catholic schools.

Visits to the school are encouraged & warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Burke for an appointment on
or email tburke@stjosephs-georgerow.southwark.sch.uk

The start date will be September 2026.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12:00pm Friday 8th May 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 11th May 2026

Interviews will be held on: Week Commencing 18th May 2026

St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, driven and dedicated person to join our senior leadership team and to continue to develop this successful catholic school. The assistant headteacher post would require leadership of the SENDCO and Inclusion responsibilities of the school.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a successful, diverse, outward-looking school, in the Archdiocese of Southwark and is a proud member of the St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust. Setting high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils, we are rightly proud of the heritage, ethos and culture of our distinctive Catholic school. Our pupils are caring, enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to learn, while our staff are committed professionals with a passion for continued improvement, a love of teaching and supporting our pupils. We are situated in the heart of Bermondsey with excellent transport links in a well maintained and welcoming buildings and excellent teaching facilities across our site.

We wish to appoint:

· An assistant headteacher who is able to support and develop the Catholic ethos of the school and school community, including leading and developing the Catholic life and mission of the school.

· A person who has a passion and drive to develop outstanding SEND and Inclusion practice within a catholic primary school and its community

· A person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential.

· A person with a proven track record of outstanding teaching practice and achievement with high expectations of best practice in teaching and learning.

· A person with a track record of successful middle or senior leadership in the primary sector.

· A person with a strategic vision for improving the school in partnership with the Headteacher, CEO, Governors and Trust Board.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LEADER WHO:

· Can lead, support and develop the Catholic life and culture of the school.

· Is ambitious and has high expectations of achievements for pupils and staff along with the personal skills to inspire this in others.

· Has a strong understanding of high quality practice in curriculum design, teaching, learning and assessment.

· Can demonstrate initiative, drive, integrity, and excellent communication skills.

· Is forward thinking, driven and has the vision and creativity to lead change.

· Is open to new opportunities and challenges.

· Is committed to working collaboratively with pupils, staff, the Headteacher, CEO, Governors, parents/carers, and with both the Parish and local communities.

IN RETURN,

We can offer:

· Responsive children who are eager to learn.

· A positive working and learning environment.

· A full commitment to Continuing Professional Development both within the school and also as part of a dynamic growing trust of Catholic schools.