Assistant Headteacher (SEND and Inclusion)

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Lander School in Truro, Cornwall, seeks an inspirational leader to join an expanding leadership team. You will champion the importance of education, drive high expectations for all students and work with staff to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leadership, up-to-date knowledge of education developments, and the ability to inspire, lead and manage colleagues toward shared goals.

Qualifications

• Have a proven track record of impact in leadership.
• Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of current developments in education.
• Be able to inspire, lead and manage colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Be committed and proactive to furthering your own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Drive school improvement through effective leadership.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Education knowledge

People management

Job description

The opportunity has arisen for an exciting and inspirational professional to play a key role in an expanding and dynamic leadership team. Do you believe all students can be outstanding and champion the importance of education in shaping the future for young people? If so, we eagerly await your application.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will:

• Have a proven track record of impact in leadership.
• Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of current developments in education.
• Be able to inspire, lead and manage colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Be committed and proactive to furthering your own professional development.

Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.

This position is full time and permanent and is available from 1st January 2027.

Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting post.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address:

Richard Lander School
Higher Besore Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6LT

Contact detail: Vicky Harrison

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.richardlander.co.uk