Vice Principal for Inclusion & SEND Leadership

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

Job summary

Ashwood Spencer Academy is seeking a Vice Principal for Inclusion to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will lead SEND, champion inclusive practice and drive attendance, engagement and outcomes for all pupils, working with staff, families and external agencies.

This role focuses on whole-school leadership with no class-based teaching, offering the chance to innovate, influence practice and make a lasting difference within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Holds, or is working towards, the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or NPQ for SENCOs.
• Has successful experience of leading SEND, inclusion or pastoral provision.
• Has a strong understanding of attendance and inclusion and their impact on pupil outcomes.
• Is passionate about removing barriers to learning and improving life chances for all children.
• Can inspire and develop staff to deliver exceptional inclusive practice.
• Builds positive relationships with families and external agencies.
• Has high expectations for all pupils and an unwavering belief that every child can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of high-quality SEND provision and champion inclusive practice.
• Drive improvements in attendance, engagement and outcomes for all pupils.
• Work closely with staff, families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.
• Focus on whole-school leadership with no class-based teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion strategies

Attendance improvement

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO or NPQ for SENCOs

Job description

Ashwood Spencer Academy is seeking a Vice Principal for Inclusion to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will lead SEND, champion inclusive practice and drive attendance, engagement and outcomes for all pupils, working with staff, families and external agencies.

This role focuses on whole-school leadership with no class-based teaching, offering the chance to innovate, influence practice and make a lasting difference within a diverse school community.