Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion

Organisation

School

Job Location

Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive, Southampton, SO15 4PF

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary

L8-L12 £63,688 - £70,275 per annum

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS Check Required

Closing Date

19/10/2026

Job Reference

17258

Are you an ambitious and compassionate school leader with a passion for inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring every child can thrive?

Due to the forthcoming retirement of our highly valued Deputy Headteacher, Tanners Brook Primary School is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team to lead on Inclusion. This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a successful and inclusive primary school while making a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with our Co-Headteachers to lead and develop the school's inclusive culture, ensuring that every child receives the support, opportunities and encouragement they need to succeed. You will have strategic responsibility for safeguarding, attendance and behaviour, personal development and wellbeing and disadvantaged pupils, whilst contributing to the wider leadership and management of the school.

The role includes responsibility for:

Leading safeguarding and child protection across the school as Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Strategic leadership of inclusion, disadvantaged pupils and pupil premium provision.

Driving improvements in attendance and behaviour.

Leading personal development, wellbeing and aspects of the PSHE/RSE curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an experienced and successful school leader with a track record of driving improvement.

Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and is ready to lead as Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Is passionate about inclusion and committed to removing barriers so that every child can flourish.

Can inspire, support and challenge colleagues to achieve the highest standards.

Has experience of working effectively with families, external agencies and wider stakeholders.

Demonstrates warmth, resilience, integrity and a genuine commitment to children and their communities.

The successful candidate may also have a teaching commitment equivalent to approximately one day per week.

What we offer

At Tanners Brook Primary School, we are proud of our caring and inclusive ethos, our dedicated staff and our commitment to ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to strive for their personal best. As part of HISP Multi Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

A welcoming and supportive school community.

Opportunities to collaborate across a successful and growing Trust.

High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.

A committed and experienced staff team.

* The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families.

Safeguarding

Tanners Brook Primary School and HISP Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo all appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches, in line with statutory guidance.

Find out more

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and experience first-hand the welcoming, inclusive culture that makes Tanners Brook such a special place to work.

Join us and help ensure that every child feels safe, included and able to achieve their very best.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion regarding this role, or to request a tour of the school please contact Co-Headteacher Ingrid Dowse: [email protected]

Available dates for a tour of the school: Tuesday 13th October 9.15am

Wednesday 14th October 2pm

Friday 16th October 9.15am

To apply you will need to download and complete the Teaching Application Form from our website HISP Multi Academy Trust - Vacancies and submit to [email protected].

Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 19th October

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October (all day)