Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion & SEND Lead - Full-time/Part-time

Are you a values-driven leader who believes in kindness, fairness, and respect?
Do you lead by example and put children at the heart of every decision? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our inclusive and nurturing school. This is a strategic leadership position with a specific focus on SEND provision, EHCP outcomes, and enhancing systems around Annual Reviews and Provision Mapping—ensuring every child’s individual needs are met with care and ambition.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school
• Leading on SEND provision and ensuring high-quality outcomes for pupils with EHCPs
• Developing and embedding systems that promote high expectations and inclusive practices
• Fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and positivity across staff and pupils

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a passionate belief in inclusion and a deep understanding of how to support all children to thrive
• Holds or is willing to achieve the National Award for SEN Coordination
• Is an inspirational leader and role model with strong classroom experience
• Is dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed to raising standards through innovative practice
• Has excellent communication skills and can support staff development with empathy and challenge

What We Offer

• A school where inclusion is central to everything we do – proudly awarded the Flagship Inclusion Quality Mark (Dec 2024)
• A commitment to your professional development through high-quality CPD and leadership opportunities across our Trust
• A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff and pupil wellbeing
• Motivated and engaged pupils who love learning
• A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals
• A paid staff wellbeing day and the possibility of flexible working for the right candidate
• No class responsibility, allowing you to focus on strategic leadership and impact