Assistant Headteacher SENDCO and Inclusive Practice Lead

Summary:

Assistant Headteacher SENDCO and Inclusive Practice Lead job opportunity at a high-achieving comprehensive school.

About the School:

A school with a strong culture of inclusion and a commitment to supporting all students, regardless of need or starting point. It is highly regarded and oversubscribed, with a growing student population from diverse backgrounds.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher: Strategic SENDCO and Inclusive Practice Lead to join our dynamic SEND Team and lead inclusive practice across the school. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with additional needs and to drive forward a shared vision of inclusion and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the school’s SEND provision, ensuring it is aligned with current legislation and best practice.
• Manage and support the SEND team, including specialist teachers and support staff.
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision, using data to inform decision-making.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve inclusion across the school.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on SEND-related issues and inclusive teaching practices.
• Represent the school in external forums and collaborate with the local authority on joint initiatives.
• Ensure that all students with additional needs are supported to achieve their full potential academically and personally.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Significant experience of SEND leadership within a secondary setting.
• A secure and up-to-date understanding of SEND legislation and evidence-informed best practice.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to lead with clarity and purpose.
• Experience in building strong, collaborative relationships with staff, families, and external agencies.
• A commitment to inclusion as a shared responsibility and a core value of the school.

Preferred

• Experience of leading the development of specialist provisions such as ASC or Cognition & Learning Units.
• Experience with inclusive practice across the curriculum and in pastoral care.
• Experience of working with students with a range of additional needs, including those with hearing impairments.
• Experience of working within a large, high-achieving comprehensive school.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the Leadership Pay Range L13 – L16.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.