Assistant Principal Inclusion

Summary:

Assistant Principal Inclusion job opportunity with a focus on leading and developing inclusive practices in a top-performing school.

About the School:

A school at the heart of a multi-academy trust, committed to partnership and providing high-quality education. It is a large, mixed comprehensive school with strong academic results and a highly inclusive culture.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Principal Inclusion, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs, EAL learners, and those facing barriers to learning, receive the support they need to thrive. This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving excellence in inclusion across the school and sixth form.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop inclusive practices across the school, ensuring all students have access to high-quality learning and support.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to maintain and enhance the school’s standards of inclusion and student outcomes.
• Support the development of staff through targeted training, coaching, and professional growth opportunities.
• Implement and monitor policies that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student wellbeing and progress.
• Oversee the provision of support for students with special educational needs, including ARP and EAL students.
• Contribute to the development of the curriculum and teaching strategies that meet the needs of all learners.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of inclusion initiatives on student achievement and staff development.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in educational leadership, ideally in a school setting with a focus on inclusion.
• Strong understanding of inclusion, special educational needs, and EAL support strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, with a track record of successful professional development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection, with the ability to meet enhanced DBS requirements.

Preferred

• Experience in a large, high-performing school or multi-academy trust.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and teaching strategies that support diverse learners.
• Experience in leading inclusion initiatives or working with students who have complex needs.
• Familiarity with Keeping Children Safe in Education and safeguarding policies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary on the BMAT Assistant Principal Scale (L14-20).
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development within the Trust.
• Support for ongoing training and leadership development.