Assistant Head Teacher (Inclusion)

This Inspirational Leader will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the school’s SEND policy, including coordinating the work of external professionals
• Oversee the identification and assessment of pupils with SEND, ensuring appropriate, high-quality interventions are in place
• Advise on the effective deployment of resources to meet pupils’ needs
• Support, coach and train staff in evidence-informed strategies for teaching pupils with SEND, including those with complex needs
• Maintain accurate and compliant SEND records, including SEN Support Plans and reports for external agencies and governor
• Build strong partnerships with parents/carers, ensuring they are fully informed and actively involved in their child’s progress
• Lead review meetings, including EHCP annual reviews and multi-agency meetings
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of SEND provision to senior leaders and governors
• Fulfil statutory SENCo duties in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014), including leading EHC needs assessments and placement consultations
• Respond effectively to the emerging needs of pupils throughout the school day
• Provide strategic leadership of the school’s Internal Alternative Provision
• Champion inclusion and safeguarding, proactively removing barriers to learning
• Promote and embody our nurturing ethos to support confident, happy and successful learners