Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion (SENCO)

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is seeking an exceptional leader to advocate for inclusion and ensure excellent outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. The role involves leading the strategic plan for inclusion and supporting pupils with special educational needs. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary and/or secondary schools.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the School’s strategic plan for inclusion.
• Act as the school SENCO.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Strategic Thinking

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School are looking for an exceptional leader to be a passionate advocate for inclusion. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring excellent provision and outcomes for our disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will take the lead on developing and implementing the School’s strategic plan for inclusion, including for pupils with special educational needs.An important aspect of this role is being the school SENCO.

The successful candidate will be a well-informed, experienced leader who has an excellent track record of providing outstanding support for children and young people in primary and/or secondary schools. They may have experience of working in a special school setting or within the local authority. We are committed to find the right person for this crucial role and will therefore consider both full and part-time applications.

The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and understand how scarce resources can be deployed effectively to best support our most vulnerable children. They will have high levels of emotional intelligence, be solution focused and committed to working with the pupils and their families, external agencies, colleagues and the Inclusion Strategic Lead for our MAC, in order to deliver the best possible outcomes for our most vulnerable pupils.

Our school is committed to inclusive practice in order to secure excellent outcomes and give our pupils and students an excellent education experience, both inside and outside the classroom.We are a calm and friendly school which proudly serves a diverse community from across Birmingham.

Candidates should be superb communicators, highly systematic and strategic. They must be able to genuinely listen to others and be empathetic but also have the conviction and determination to do what is right for the pupils of Archbishop Ilsley.

We warmly welcome visits to our School where you can meet the pupils, staff and leadership team.

Deadline for applications: 12pm on Wednesday 11th June 2025

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th June 2025

Please send your completed CES application form to [e-mail]