Assistant Headteacher - SEND & Inclusion Leader

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Newfield (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfield School in Blackburn, Lancashire, is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team from January 2027. You will lead the quality of education across the 14 to 19 age range, bringing preparation for adulthood, inclusion, enrichment, personal development and wellbeing together as one coherent offer.

The successful candidate will be an experienced SEND practitioner, capable of sustaining high-quality learning, establishing strong relationships, and

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership within a school setting.
• Experience leading SEND provision.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• be an excellent SEND practitioner who can inspire ambitious, high-quality learning
• understand how specialist pedagogy, communication, regulation and relationships enable pupils to learn
• be committed to improving pupils' independence, participation, belonging and future possibilities
• connect curriculum, personal development, enrichment and wellbeing to preparation for adulthood
• lead and develop adults as well as provision, using coaching and feedback to strengthen practice
• value professional enquiry, reflection and evidence-informed improvement
• build strong partnerships with families, agencies and the wider community
• develop shared expertise and distributed leadership across teams
• combine trust and empowerment with clear assurance and accountability
• contribute strategically while retaining a clear line of sight to pupils' daily experiences
• be committed to safeguarding and to advocating for the rights and aspirations of children and young people

Skills

SEND practitioner

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Newfield School in Blackburn, Lancashire, is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team from January 2027. You will lead the quality of education across the 14 to 19 age range, bringing preparation for adulthood, inclusion, enrichment, personal development and wellbeing together as one coherent offer.

The successful candidate will be an experienced SEND practitioner, capable of sustaining high-quality learning, establishing strong relationships, and