Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion (SENCO & DSL) and Assistant Headteacher - Teaching & Learning (Core Subject Leadership) - Rydon Primary School (Education South West)
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Leadership Scale L4 - L8: £55,747 - £61,534 FTE
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Start Date: 1 September 2026
Assistant Headteacher (2 Posts)
About this Role
Rydon Primary School is seeking to appoint two ambitious and driven Assistant Headteachers (L4–L8) to join our senior leadership team at an exciting time in our school’s development.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of our journey. With strong values of Aspiration, Resilience, Responsibility and Teamwork, and a clear vision for continued improvement, we are looking for inspirational leaders who will help move our school confidently forward.
Rydon Primary is a large school set within spacious grounds, benefiting from excellent facilities and a vibrant learning environment. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing them with the very best opportunities to succeed.
As part of Education South West, a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and high-quality professional development. This partnership strengthens our capacity to innovate, develop leadership at all levels and secure the very best outcomes for our pupils.
We are seeking two exceptional leaders:
Post 1: Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion (SENCO & DSL)
4 days per week – Non-teaching
This role will lead and strategically oversee the school’s inclusion provision, including:
- Serving as the school’s SENCO
- Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Driving inclusive practice across the school
- Ensuring high-quality provision and outcomes for pupils with SEND and vulnerable groups
- Leading pastoral systems and safeguarding practice
- Supporting staff to deliver adaptive, inclusive teaching
This is a non-teaching leadership role, allowing dedicated time to strategically lead inclusion and safeguarding across the school.
Post 2: Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning (Core Subject Leadership)
Full-time position
This role will:
- Have a teaching commitment (days to be confirmed)
- Lead and oversee a core subject area
- Take on additional whole-school leadership responsibilities
- Drive high standards of teaching, learning and curriculum development
- Support and develop staff through coaching and professional development
We are looking for a leader who is passionate about curriculum excellence and raising achievement, with the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues.
Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information and to apply, please click here: Post 1: Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion (SENCO & DSL) and Post 2: Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning (Core Subject Leadership) at Rydon Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon | MyNewTerm
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
Interview Date: 23 and 25 March 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ12 3LP
- Reference
EDV/2026/RPS/42319
- Occupational GroupSchool Leadership
- Salary Details
Leadership Scale L4 - L8: £55,747 - £61,534 FTE
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart Time
- Hours
- Closing Date
16/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes