Assistant Headteacher responsibility Inclusion

Overview

Brookland Infant and Nursery School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant three-form entry school where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community relationships and highly supportive Senior Management Team and Governing Body.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion to further strengthen our already strong provision for children with Special Educational Needs, vulnerable groups and children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to make a meaningful, whole-school impact.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team and Designated Safeguarding Team, the successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for inclusion across the school. They will work closely with staff, children, families and external professionals to ensure inclusive practice is consistently high-quality and embedded across all areas of school life.

This is a non-class-based role, enabling a clear focus on leadership, intervention and impact. The role includes leading targeted support and intervention, developing staff practice and providing leadership cover when required.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is an active, reflective and committed member of a Senior Management Team
• Has a proven track record of strong leadership and excellent teaching practice
• Is deeply committed to inclusion, equality and safeguarding
• Supports and empowers class teachers to deliver high-quality provision and effective interventions
• Leads, supports and develops a skilled and valued team of teaching assistants
• Monitors, evaluates and improves outcomes for vulnerable groups through strategic action
• Has a strong working knowledge of SEN legislation and inclusive practice
• Works effectively with external agencies and professionals
• Can inspire, develop and strategically lead inclusive practice across the school

The successful applicant will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination, or be willing to work towards it.

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative leadership team
• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
• Well-motivated children and a strong inclusive ethos
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Application packs are available from the school office (offic) and completed forms should be returned directly to the school.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.