Assistant Headteacher- SEND & Inclusion

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced SENCO to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher SENCO leading our inclusive vision and shaping provision at the heart of the school community. Our SEND department is well-established and highly regarded across the school, with strong support from both the senior leadership team and the wider Trust. Inclusion is central to our ethos, and SEND leadership is highly valued. We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive 11–16 secondary school of 575 students in the beautiful town of Clare, situated in rural West Suffolk between Sudbury and Haverhill on the borders of North Essex and Cambridgeshire. As a thriving and oversubscribed community school, we pride ourselves on knowing our students well and creating a calm, friendly environment that visitors consistently praise. The department includes a skilled and committed team of experienced Learning Support Assistants, a dedicated Inclusion Manager and an Assistant SENCo, all of whom bring expertise, professionalism and a shared passion for supporting students to succeed. Our team prides itself on the strong, positive relationships we build with students with SEND and their families. Our Learning Support area delivers a bespoke, flexible curriculum designed to meet individual needs and maximise outcomes. In addition, the department benefits from strong administrative support from experienced LSAs, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the provision. For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Gemma Rule, HR Officer, at hrhub2@anglianlearning.org. Prospective candidates are very welcome to make an appointment to visit our school and discuss the position further.