845 Head of Inclusive Education

LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference); San Juan de Miraflores; On-site; PEN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference) seeks a Head of Inclusive Education to drive strategic development and operational management of the inclusion framework across Secondary sections. The role supports a stimulating, creative, and collegial environment within the wider school community.

The post demands a commitment to Universal Design for Learning and inclusion, with strong leadership, English proficiency, and experience in curriculum development and assessment for neurodiverse cohorts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Postgraduate Certificate in Education or specialized degree in Special Educational Needs/Inclusion.
• Secondary School teaching experience with a history of using UDL or differentiated frameworks.
• Fluent English; native speaker preferred.
• Proven leadership in a Secondary School setting, managing transitions or change initiatives.
• Strong tech skills including Google Suite and assistive technologies.
• Knowledge of innovative educational practices for effective teaching and inclusion.
• Curriculum development with embedding support in core subjects.
• Understanding of assessment informing learning for neurodiverse cohorts.
• Knowledge of standardized assessments (GL Assessments: CAT4, PASS, PTM, PTE, NGRT) and equity-gap analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and operational management of the inclusion framework across Secondary sections.
• Drive the transition toward a Universal Design for Learning Embedded Model.
• Foster a stimulating, creative, and collegial working environment within the school wider community.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Google Suite

Assistive technology

Curriculum development

Neurodiversity assessment

GL Assessments

Staff appraisal

CPD facilitation

Spanish language

Inclusion transitions

iSAMs

Atlas Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree + Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or specialized degree in Special Educational Needs/Inclusion)

Master's degree in Special Education / Educational Leadership

NPQSL/NPQH (Middle/Senior Leadership qualification)

Job description

The Head of Inclusive Education post is a key management leadership role that is expected to contribute to the strategic development and operational management of the inclusion framework across the Secondary sections and to support the development of a stimulating, creative, and collegial working environment within the wider school. The Head of Inclusive Education needs to understand and be committed to the philosophy and ethos of the school, specifically driving the transition toward a proactive, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Embedded Model.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or specialized degree in Special Educational Needs/Inclusion).
• Secondary School teaching experience with a demonstrable history of utilizing UDL or differentiated frameworks.
• Ability to communicate and teach in fluent English (first language English speaker preferred).
• Proven leadership experience within a Secondary School setting, ideally managing departmental transitions or change initiatives.
• Strong technological skills including knowledge of Google Suite tools and assistive technologies.
• Understanding of innovative educational practices that facilitate effective teaching, learning, and systemic inclusion.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of curriculum development, with a particular emphasis on embedding support mechanisms within mainstream core subjects.
• An understanding of various types of assessment and how they inform learning for neurodiverse cohorts.
• A strong understanding of Secondary School assessment and tracking, including knowledge of standardized assessments (GL Assessments: CAT4, PASS, PTM, PTE, and NGRT) and an ability to interpret equity gaps and plan institutional actions based on the data generated.

Desirable

• Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience with iSAMs and the Atlas Planning platform.
• A recognized Middle/Senior Leadership qualification, such as the NPQSL/NPQH.
• Experience in the appraisal of staff (e.g., conducting learning walks, monitoring co-teaching models, classroom observation, individual self-reflection meetings, and providing kind and constructive written/oral feedback).
• Experience in facilitating whole-school Continuing Professional Development frameworks. 2
• Ability to speak Spanish; basic oral and written desirable; a willingness to learn is imperative.
• A detailed knowledge of inclusive transition points from Primary through to Post-16.