Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and Wellbeing - Norristhorpe J & I School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Norristhorpe J & I School

Hours

Full Time

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

School Street, Liversedge WF15 7AW

Position type

Permanent

Grade

L5 - L9

Salary

L5 - L9

Advert Wording

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and compassionate leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion & Wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive our whole‑school vision for inclusion, nurture and pupil wellbeing, ensuring that every child is seen, known and supported to thrive.

This vacancy has arisen due to internal movement, providing the chance for a skilled and experienced leader to step into an established, forward‑thinking environment.

Our school was last inspected in May 2024, where we were delighted to receive Outstanding judgements in Behaviour and Attitudes , Personal Development , and Leadership and Management . These outcomes reflect our deeply embedded culture of care, aspiration and excellence.

We are incredibly proud of our pupils, who are kind, capable, enthusiastic and a joy to work with. This role offers a wonderful opportunity to join Team Norristhorpe as an integral and valued part of our school family.

The Postholder Will Lead On Provision For

• Pupils with SEND
• Disadvantaged pupils
• Those facing additional barriers to learning and wellbeing
  
  

Inclusion is embedded across all areas of our school, and we aspire to strong, evidence‑informed systems for identifying need, removing barriers and using targeted funding effectively.

This role also reflects the national ambition set out in the 2026 Schools White Paper, which commits to halving the disadvantage gap and strengthening early identification, SEND reform and collaborative approaches to supporting vulnerable children.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a deep commitment to inclusion, equality and the wellbeing of all pupils
• Can lead strategic development of SEND, Pupil Premium and nurture‑based provision
• Understands the latest national expectations around supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable learners
• Can inspire and equip staff to deliver consistently high‑quality, relational and inclusive practice
• Is skilled at working with families, external agencies and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Has vision, resilience and the ability to influence whole‑school culture
  
  

What We Offer

• A salary on the Leadership Scale L5–9
• Generous non‑contact time to allow you to lead strategically and embed sustainable, high‑quality practice
• The opportunity to lead an experienced, dedicated and highly skilled inclusion and, pastoral and nurture team
• A leadership role with real capacity to influence outcomes for children who need us most
• A supportive, values‑driven school culture committed to the wellbeing of staff and pupils alike
  
  

Candidates who are interested are strongly encouraged to visit the school, meet with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, and take a tour during the working day. We are proud of our school, our pupils and the community we serve, and we believe this is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make a meaningful impact.

Your impact

As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion & Wellbeing, you will lead a whole‑school approach to:

• SEND provision (including medical needs) and statutory responsibilities
• Pupil Premium strategy and evaluation
• Pastoral and wellbeing systems
• Nurture‑based and SEMH provision

Multi‑agency working and early intervention

Staff development in inclusion and adaptive practice

Your leadership will ensure our provision reflects both the spirit and expectations of the new Ofsted inclusion judgement and the national ambition for a more equitable, coherent and joined‑up education system

How To Apply

For an informal conversation about the role, or to arrange a school visit, please contact Headteacher Claire Lyles or Deputy Headteacher Phill Hamlett on 01924 325720.

Applications should be submitted by noon on Tuesday 17th March to our Head Teacher, Claire Lyles on

Interviews will take place Tuesday 24th March.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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Closing date

17 March 2026, 11:55 PM

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