Senior Leader for Inclusion & SEND — Whole-School Impact

Ashwood Spencer Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashwood Spencer Academy in the East Midlands is seeking a Vice Principal for Inclusion to lead SEND provision, champion inclusive practice and drive improvements in attendance, engagement and outcomes for all pupils. This role has no class teaching and offers broad impact across the academy, with opportunities to innovate, influence practice and shape a confident, ambitious, inclusive school community.

The school holds IQM Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence Status, IQM Flagship School

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Holds, or is working towards, NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs.
• Experience leading SEND, inclusion or pastoral provision.
• Strong understanding of attendance and its impact on pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision and champion inclusive practice across the school.
• Drive improvements in attendance, engagement and pupil outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.
• Inspire and develop staff to deliver exceptional inclusive practice.

Skills

QTS

SEND/Inclusion leadership

Attendance understanding

Staff development

Family engagement

Vision for inclusion

High expectations

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Ashwood Spencer Academy in the East Midlands is seeking a Vice Principal for Inclusion to lead SEND provision, champion inclusive practice and drive improvements in attendance, engagement and outcomes for all pupils. This role has no class teaching and offers broad impact across the academy, with opportunities to innovate, influence practice and shape a confident, ambitious, inclusive school community.

The school holds IQM Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence Status, IQM Flagship School