Leigh Academy Blackheath ยท London, London
From September 2026, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Assistant Principal - Inclusion/SENCO who, with the support of the Principal, Academy Leadership Team and the SEN department will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy, SEN information report and provision made by the school for pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities. The successful candidate will also work closely with staff, parents/carers and other agencies.
A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is necessary, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm, as nearly everyday we experience something new for the first time. It is essential that our SENCO has a positive outlook, is supportive of others and openly shares best practice, modelling this constantly to the growing staff body. Our SENCO will need to embrace a forward thinking approach to raising standards in teaching for SEND, implementing a high quality intervention programme and working with SE London and Kent teams to ensure we are doing the absolute best for our most vulnerable students at all times.
We wish to hear from you if you are committed to changing our education world and are: an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at secondary level; a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff; confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school; able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance; approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success; able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders; have recent experience of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Careers related programmes, although this is not essential.