Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & Culture

The Macclesfield Academy; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macclesfield Academy is seeking an inspiring and motivational Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & Culture to lead the provision, implementation and evaluation of the school’s strategic plan for Inclusion across the school, including Resource Provision and SEND. You will also lead SEND Leaders and work to address barriers to learning while promoting high standards of welfare and attendance.

You will collaborate with staff, parents and pupils to implement effective policies, ensure learning is

Qualifications

• Honours degree with SEND leadership qualification.
• Involvement in accurate school self-evaluation and development planning.
• Experience in line management and staff development with quality assurance.
• Knowledge of adaptive teaching and learning informed by evidence.
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Refer to the job description attached.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-evaluation

Staff development

Education

Honours Degree with SEND leadership qualification

Job description

Role: Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & Culture

Salary: Leadership Scale (L10 - L14) £64,691 - £71,330 (FTE Salary)

Contract type: Permanent - Full time - Term Time only

Reporting to: Deputy Head Teacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead

Start date: 1st January 2027

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.

This role is based at The Macclesfield Academy, where we proudly put ‘Learning Above All’. We know that by ensuring learning is at the heart of everything we do, both for students and staff, we all succeed together. The standards we set ourselves and the students are unapologetically high. We expect and demand the very best from all members of our community every single day.

About the Role

We are recruiting an inspiring and motivational Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & Culture who will be responsible for the provision, implementation and evaluation of the school’s strategic plan for Inclusion across the school, including Resource Provision and SEND. This role will also be responsible for the leadership and management of SEND Leaders.

Who will enable all pupils to engage in education by providing leadership and support around student welfare, behavioural and attendance issues. This will involve working with staff, parents/carers and pupils to address barriers to learning and make sure effective policies and procedures are in place.

Your Responsibilities

• Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

Honours Degree with a SEND Leadership qualification

Involvement in accurate and effective school self-evaluation and development planning

Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development through deep understanding of quality assurance

Exceptional knowledge of effective adaptive teaching and learning, informed by evidence.

Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others

Understanding of current and future educational issues

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026 - 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.