Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO)

We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join our driven leadership team. This role is to lead on Inclusion across the school. The successful applicant for this role will be an outstanding, passionate and inspirational leader who is committed to enhancing the life chances of our pupils. Working alongside a strong pastoral support team, the post holder will be committed to delivering a vision for inclusion that breaks down pupil barriers to learning for our vulnerable learners. We are seeking a strategic thinker to create and implement our whole school strategy for SEND, safeguarding, attendance and behaviour and work strategically to support and engage our most at risk learners. Working with a capable, committed and pupil centred team, you will be responsible for leading our whole school inclusion strategy. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a strong and forward-looking team in a diverse and inclusive school. Your work will have the power to transform life opportunities where it is needed most. You will need to be: An experienced teacher/leader with secure knowledge of effective pedagogy and a commitment to their on-going professional development Passionate in your practice - We expect the best from everyone to achieve the best in everyone A reflective practitioner that is innovative and creative with determination and resilience A strong role model that can coach and support our staff to bring the very best of themselves to work Hold the SENDCO qualification We can offer: Strong professional development through our coaching and mentoring program A welcoming, positive team to work in collaboration with A school where children are excited to learn and have fun Safeguarding Children The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information. Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed. The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Trust and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Line Manager. The post holder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community members. English Duty The role is covered by p