Role: Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)
Location: Danesfield Middle School, Somerset
Start Date: January 2027 / February 2027
Closing Date: Friday 16th October
Interview Date: Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th October
Hours: Full time
Salary : Leadership Scale L8 £63,688 - L11 £68,691
About us:
At Danesfield Middle School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best. Our school is on an exciting journey of improvement, driven by high expectations, strong relationships and a deep commitment to inclusion.
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about ensuring every pupil thrives, regardless of background, need or circumstance.
As our Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across the whole school while leading our vision for inclusion. You will be an experienced SENDCo with the National Award for SEN Coordination, an outstanding leader of safeguarding, and a champion for vulnerable children, including those with SEND, looked-after and previously looked-after children.
Working alongside the Headteacher, you will help shape the future of our school by developing inclusive practice, strengthening safeguarding, improving outcomes for vulnerable learners and ensuring every member of our community flourishes.
We are looking for someone who:
- is an inspirational and compassionate leader;
- has successful senior leadership experience;
- is a qualified SENDCo with a strong understanding of inclusive education;
- has significant safeguarding experience and can lead this strategically across the school;
- believes that high expectations and inclusion go hand in hand;
- is committed to developing staff and building strong partnerships with families and external agencies.
In return, we offer:
- an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a rapidly improving school;
- a talented and committed staff team;
- enthusiastic, kind and engaging pupils;
- supportive governors and trust colleagues;
- excellent professional development through Midsomer Norton School Partnership.
If you believe every child can succeed and want to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome visits to our school – Please call us and ask for Kellie Willis to arrange a time.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and head teachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required from the successful candidate.This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. We are also committed to the protection and safety of students. We expect all adults who work at the Academy to take full responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at this Academy.
