Job Description

About Us

Oathall Community College is inviting applications for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead our Inclusion and SEND initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary leader who is passionate about the transformative impact of inclusive education on young lives.

About Us:

Oathall Community College is a dynamic and forward-thinking 11-16 school with over 1,300 students. We pride ourselves on our high expectations and unwavering commitment to raising standards and achievements for all students. Our school is part of a local federation, providing robust opportunities for professional learning and collaboration.

Job Details

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & SEND

Full Time, Leadership Pay Scale: L11-16

Start Date: 1 September 2025

The Role:

In your role as Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and SEND, you will significantly influence the educational journey of all students, with a special emphasis on those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and mental health and wellbeing needs. You will collaborate closely with our SENDCo and Inclusion Manager to lead our school's inclusion practices. Your role will involve managing and enhancing interventions to effectively re-engage and support targeted students, ensuring they receive the necessary resources and guidance to thrive. You will be part of a supportive, ambitious, and ethically-driven leadership team, dedicated to placing students' best interests at the forefront of every decision.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and lead the strategic direction for SEND and inclusion within the school. Monitor the effectiveness of Inclusion and SEND provision and interventions. Inspire and challenge the school community to achieve excellence in education.

Further Information

Safeguarding:

Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Application Process:

Interested candidates should complete the teacher application form and recruitment monitoring form available on our website or the TES website. Please submit


these forms, along with a letter of application (maximum two sides of A4), to Mrs Sara Atkin at jobs@oathall.org or by post, by 9am on Monday 12 May.



Interview dates are 15 and 16 May.



If you would like to arrange a tour before submitting your application, please feel free to email satkin@oathall.org. Slots are available 9-10am on Friday 2 May, Wednesday 7 May and Friday 9 May and 2-3pm on Thursday 1 May and Friday 2 May.


Note: We may invite suitable candidates for interviews prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.



Job Reference: SCHO00086