Assistant Head Teacher - Head of Inclusion

St Peters CofE Primary School; Metchley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peters CofE Primary School invites applications for a senior leadership role focused on SEND and inclusion. You will lead, inspire and support colleagues, driving high quality teaching and learning while upholding the Christian ethos of the school.

The post requires strong SEND expertise, safeguarding understanding and a collaborative approach to working with families and external professionals. Qualified SENCo applicants are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Passion for inclusion and belief in every child’s potential.
• Significant SEND experience and understanding of learning barriers.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Reflective teaching approach with high-quality classroom practice.
• Ability to analyse information and drive school improvement.
• Commitment to working collaboratively to support staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and support colleagues to raise standards across the staff team.
• Use data and evidence to evaluate provision and secure improvements.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and external professionals.
• Contribute to wider strategic leadership and school ethos.

Skills

Inclusion

SEND experience

Leadership

Data analysis

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

SENCo qualification (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has a genuine passion for inclusion and a deep belief in thepotential of every child.
• Has significant experience of working with children with SENDand a secure understanding of the barriers that can affect learning,development and wellbeing.
• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice,statutory responsibilities and safeguarding.
• Is an experienced and reflective teacher with a secureunderstanding of what constitutes high-quality teaching and learning.
• Can lead, inspire, motivate and support colleagues, buildingconfidence and expertise across the staff team.
• Has the ability to analyse information, evaluate provisionand use evidence to drive improvement.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with children,parents, staff and external professionals.
• Is highly organised, resilient, approachable and able tomanage competing priorities.
• Is committed to working collaboratively as part of a team andcontributing fully to the wider strategic leadership of the school.
• Will actively promote and uphold the Christian vision, valuesand ethos of St Peter's.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who arealready qualified as a SENCo. We would also be interested in hearing fromexperienced practitioners with significant SEND leadership experience who arecommitted to undertaking the relevant qualification.