Assistant Principal – Inclusion & Belonging

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal - Inclusion to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will lead the whole-school inclusion agenda, addressing SEND needs, attendance, and wellbeing to ensure every pupil belongs and succeeds.

The role combines strategic leadership with warm, relational practice, data-driven interventions, and strong partnerships with families and local agencies to remove barriers to learning and raise outcomes for

Qualifications

• A proven leader with a track record of driving outcomes for SEND, disadvantaged, and vulnerable learners.
• An advocate for high expectations who leads with warmth, accountability, and strong relational values.
• Committed to upholding the distinctive Catholic ethos of our Academy and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the whole-school inclusion, SEND, attendance, and wellbeing strategies.
• Academic Ambition: Partner with curriculum leaders to embed high-quality adaptive teaching across every classroom.
• Early Identification & Targeted Support: Oversee data-driven interventions, internal inclusion provision, and alternative provision to minimise disengagement and suspensions.
• Culture & Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with families, multi-agency teams, and staff through high-impact professional development.

Job description

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal - Inclusion to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will lead the whole-school inclusion agenda, addressing SEND needs, attendance, and wellbeing to ensure every pupil belongs and succeeds.

The role combines strategic leadership with warm, relational practice, data-driven interventions, and strong partnerships with families and local agencies to remove barriers to learning and raise outcomes for