Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (including SENCo)

Teaching Vacancies; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Chipping Barnet is seeking an experienced SENCo or inclusion leader to lead the provision for pupils with SEND. The successful candidate will oversee statutory SENCo duties and manage a dedicated team supporting inclusion. This role offers a collaborative environment with strong support for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding. Ideal for an ambitious leader passionate about inclusive education and strategic growth within the schooling system.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Commitment to professional development

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners.
• Experienced SENCo or inclusion leader with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Ability to inspire, develop, and lead staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision for pupils with SEND.
• Oversee statutory SENCo duties.
• Line manage the team of inclusion support staff.

Skills

Commitment to inclusive education

Experience as an SENCo or inclusion leader

Ability to inspire and lead staff

Excellent relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to shape our whole-school approach to inclusion and make a real difference to the lives of our children. You will lead our provision for pupils with SEND, oversee statutory SENCo duties, and line manage our dedicated team of inclusion support staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners
• Is an experienced SENCo or inclusion leader with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Can inspire, develop and lead staff effectively
• Builds excellent relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• Thinks strategically and contributes positively to whole-school leadership

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A highly supportive and collaborative staff team that prioritise work-life balance and well-being
• A strong commitment to professional development
• A school community that values inclusion at its heart
• The opportunity to shape and grow an ambitious area of school leadership

This is a substantial position, reporting directly to the Headteacher and would suit a highly ambitious aspiring leader, keen to play a collaborative and innovative role in Whitings Hill School’s strategic vision.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.