Downderry Primary School Assistant Head Teacher

Downderry Primary School Assistant Head Teacher Required for SEND / Inclusion

• Location: Lewisham, South East London
• Salary: £71,327-£77,691 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Posted: 5 hours ago

Job Description

DOWNDERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Downderry Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 5QL
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WEBSITE: www.downderryprimaryschool.com
Ages 3-11
FULL-TIME ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER REQUIRED RESPONSIBLE FOR SEND/INCLUSION TO JOIN OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Leadership Scale L8 - L12 currently £71,327 - £77,691

Required from September, 2026

The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader with the vision and determination to continue to keep Downderry an outstanding school. We have a strong team and want you to join us. National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ SENCO) is required.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership team you will lead and develop high quality inclusive practice across the school, ensuring that all pupils - particularly those with additional needs - are fully supported to achieve their potential. You will provide strategic direction to embed quality first teaching for SEND learners across the curriculum.

We are seeking someone who will:

• be an outstanding teacher with a passion about inclusive practice and equality of opportunity
• have the NPQ SENCO qualification
• be innovative, imaginative and creative
• be a team player
• be committed to working in partnership with families, external agencies and pastoral leaders to remove barriers to learning
• ensure high quality provision for students with SEND, and those requiring additional pastoral support
• a caring, committed and hardworking staff
• supportive Governors, parents and local authority
• a well-resourced teaching environment
• a school ethos where every child matters
• happy, positive, lively children who want to achieve
• a commitment to Staff Development

In return we can offer:

Closing Date for completed applications: Noon 19th May, 2026

Interview date: 2nd June, 2026

Downderry is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring clearance, medical clearance and satisfactory references. If you have lived or worked overseas for three months or more as an adult (Over 18) you must provide the relevant overseas check.

Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please contact the office to arrange a visit. Application forms/job details are available on the school's website:

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader with the vision and determination to continue to keep Downderry an outstanding school. We have a strong team and want you to join us. National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQSENCO) is required. Working closely with the Senior Leadership team you will lead and develop high quality inclusive practice across the school, ensuring that all pupils - particularly those with additional needs - are fully supported to achieve their potential. You will provide strategic direction to embed quality first teaching for SEND learners across the curriculum. We are seeking someone who will:

• be an outstanding teacher with a passion about inclusive practice and equality of opportunity
• have the NPQSENCO qualification
• be innovative, imaginative and creative
• be a team player
• be committed to working in partnership with families, external agencies and pastoral leaders to remove barriers to learning
• ensure high quality provision for students with SEND, and those requiring additional pastoral support
• a caring, committed and hardworking staff
• supportive Governors, parents and local authority
• a well-resourced teaching environment
• a school ethos where every child matters
• happy, positive, lively children who want to achieve
• a commitment to Staff Development, Downderry is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring clearance, medical clearance and satisfactory references. If you have lived or worked overseas for three months or more as an adult (Over 18) you must provide the relevant overseas check.
Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment.