Federation Assistant Headteacher; Inclusion Lead

As Federation Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) you will play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive practice across both schools. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership. This role requires a qualified and practising (or recently practising) SENDCo, holding the National Award for SEN Coordination, with substantial experience of leading inclusion in an early years or primary context.

Strategic Leadership & SEND.

• Lead the Federation’s strategic vision for Inclusion, SEND and medical needs.
• Act as Federation SENDCo, ensuring statutory compliance and exemplary inclusive practice.
• Lead and further develop The Garden Room, our enhanced SEND provision for communication and interaction, ensuring highly personalised, child‑centred support.
• Contribute meaningfully to Federation-wide strategic planning and school improvement.

• Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), promoting a strong and vigilant safeguarding culture.
• Lead on behaviour, attendance and pastoral systems so thatничтож every child feels safe, secure and ready to learn.
• Monitor attendance, engagement and outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged children, removing barriers to participation.

• Lead, support and inspire teaching assistants and support staff, including The Garden Room team.
• Develop staff confidence in inclusive, adaptive and trauma‑informed practice.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, reflection and professional growth through coaching and supervision.

• Champion inclusive, ambitious and child‑centred teaching across the Federation.
• Support staff in delivering a rich and inspiring curriculum aligned with The Curiosity Approach.
• Model outstanding early years practice rooted in play, relationships and curiosity.

• Lead SEND and inclusion priorities within the School Development Plan ricord.
• Use evidence, data and professional insight to evaluate impact and drive improvement.
• Work closely with external professionals and agencies to secure the very best outcomes for children and families.
• Report clearly and confidently to governors on inclusion, SEND and vulnerable groups.

• A qualified teacher with the National Award for SEN Coordination.
• An experiencedempi SENDCo (early years experience is highly desirable).
• Knowledgeable and confident inсии SEND, inclusion, safeguarding and early years pedagogy.
• An experienced DSL or senior safeguarding leader.
• An inspiring leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about developing others and building strong, reflective teams.
• Committed to evidence‑informed, inclusive practice.
• Drawn to the values of The Curiosity Approach.
• Someone who leads with integrity, optimism and an unwavering belief in every child’s potential.

The Federation of Crigglestone and The Castle Nursery Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.