Assistant Headteacher SEN & Inclusion; Unit Provision), HAYS Education CLIENT Branded

Overview

All Saints CE Primary School in Wigston, Leicestershire is a thriving, happy and popular school with capacity for 210 children. Footsteps is its specialist unit provision for primary aged children with a diagnosis of communication and interaction difficulties who are not accessing mainstream education. We are appointing an Assistant Headteacher to lead SEN and Inclusion across the school and with specific responsibility for leading the Footsteps Unit Provision.

Footsteps opened in 2018. All children have an Education Health Care Plan for their specific needs. The unit initially opened with 4 children and 3 staff and has grown to 20 children; plans are in place to increase numbers to 30 in the near future. The ethos is to create a nurturing, supportive learning environment that inspires positive behaviour and ensures every individual feels valued, safe and respected.

Positive behaviour is viewed as essential to fostering academic success, independence and meaningful participation within the community.

The school is part of Learn Academies Trust, a thriving Multi-Academy Trust, founded in 2016, with a family of 19 Church of England and Community Primary Schools across Leicestershire, including Leicester City. Our Church schools are part of the Diocese of Leicester network of 97 schools and academies, providing a strong, collaborative community and shared expertise. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

We welcome children and families of all faiths and none, ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to flourish.

• Lead the vision, culture, and day-to-day operation of Footsteps to ensure an inspiring, well-matched curriculum, high-quality teaching, and strong progress for all learners.
• Lead a committed and talented team of teachers and support staff, driving a culture of high expectations.
• Work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, families, governors, external professionals, and the Local Authority to champion inclusion across the school.
• Contribute to whole-school development and ensure the provision meets statutory deadlines, quality assurance requirements, and the highest standards of care and education.

• Ideal for a committed leader who combines a passion for SEN with strong organisational skills and emotional intelligence.
• Motivated to secure the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit, or to make an application, please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments. Do not use online “APPLY” options without first making contact.

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Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 12 February. Interviews: 24 February.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.