St Paul's Way Trust School · London, London
Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion & SEND | September 2026 By joining St Paul’s Way Secondary School, you will become part of a school with a rich heritage of success. We are the most oversubscribed school in Tower Hamlets and Ofsted rated us ‘Outstanding’ across all categories but one. We have a talented and determined staff body, driven by a mission in providing a transformational education for all our students. At SPWS, inclusion is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our community. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Aspiration and Community, we hold a collective and unwavering belief that every child can thrive when barriers are removed through strong structures, skilled support and purposeful adult leadership. The school currently supports a significant number of SEN students (13% of whole school population has an EHCP), making this role a substantial leadership challenge and an exceptional opportunity to shape, refine and strengthen inclusive provision across a large and diverse cohort. Our inclusive culture is built through: Clear, consistent routines that create psychological safety for all learners Explicit modelling and high expectations for behaviour, attendance and learning Strong pastoral and SEND systems that identify need early and intervene effectively A rigorous data and assessment model that informs personalised support and provision Centralised approaches that reduce staff workload and ensure consistency for students As a result, we can offer: A calm, ordered and purposeful learning environment Students who feel safe, supported and enthusiastic about school Classrooms free from low-level disruption, enabling high-quality teaching A whole-school commitment to inclusion and collaborative working We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and Director of Learning (Assistant Headteacher) – Inclusion & SEND to join our Senior Leadership Team. This role has a strategic and operational focus on inclusion, SEND and pastoral care, ensuring that the needs of our most vulnerable learners are met without compromise. You will play a key role in: Leading and developing whole school inclusion and SEND practice Supporting and developing staff to deliver adaptive, inclusive classroom practice Ensuring high quality provision for students with SEND, and those requiring additional pastoral support Working closely with families, external agencies and pastoral leaders to remove barriers to learning Embedding systems and routines that enable students with additional needs to flourish alongside their peers We are interested in candidates who: Are qualif