Associate Assistant Headteacher - SENCO

Hillcrest School seeks to appoint a highly effective Associate Assistant Headteacher who will champion inclusive practice across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful school and play a key role in building on its strong reputation. Our ethos is rooted in high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential. The new Associate Assistant Headteacher will have the drive and ambition to move the school forward. They will be resilient and determined to deliver an outstanding education for students with SEND, have excellent communication skills, and uphold the school's core values: ‘Work Hard, Be Kind, Aim High’. Hillcrest School has a strong history of working with and supporting other schools, including links with the Oaks Collegiate. We are looking for an Associate Assistant Headteacher who is:  • An experienced and effective leader in SEND, who works collaboratively and can clearly communicate a vision for the school, inspiring and empowering others to help achieve it. • Has the drive to build on existing strengths and lead the school to even greater success.  • Demonstrates a strong belief that no student should be left behind.  • Builds and sustains positive relationships with staff, governors, parents/carers, students, and the wider community, maintaining a strong and visible presence. Applications forms are completed via SamRecruit - within the "additional Information Guidance" section, please detail your experience and skills and please answer the following 3 questions:- How do you meet the requirements of the person specification? In particular, please focus on your leadership experience, including evidence of impact, and how you believe this will enable you to take up the post successfully. The three main challenges currently facing school leaders, and how you propose to address these. Your thoughts on the White Paper regarding the implications for SEND and inclusion in the mainstream setting. We strongly welcome visits to the school. To arrange a date/time please contact Claire Thompson, Headteacher's PA at: CThompson@hillcrest.bham.sch.uk Further information about our school please visit our website Hillcrest School & Sixth Form Centre - Home