Assistant Principal (SEND)

Since opening in 2003 the Academy has served the local community in south Middlesbrough, as well as providing specialist education for children with visual impairments, deaf and hearing impairments and cognition and learning difficulties from across the region. We are a fully inclusive school, believing that all students and staff are made in the image of God and are therefore infinitely precious. Our vision is for all to flourish in the knowledge that they are valued for who they are, whatever their gender, race, religion or ability. The role of Assistant Principal (SEND) is a critical role in the Academy’s senior leadership team, overseeing the Academy’s provision for all children with special educational needs and disabilities. Further information is available in the job description and person specification. Join us and in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits: Defined benefit pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub Free parking Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service) Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus bank 8 holidays per annum, pro-rated for part-time post-holders) Cycle to work scheme Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs) The King's Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.