Assistant Principal - Inclusion Lead

Qualifications and Attainments

Education to degree level Essential

Qualified Teacher with QTS Essential

Higher degree Desirable

National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment Essential

Professional qualification in a relevant area Desirable

Knowledge

Awareness and understanding of current educational trends and issues, including national policies, priorities and legislation specifically related to SEND, and a sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Essential

Understanding of equality and diversity, and of supporting all aspects of inclusion to successfully meet the needs of pupils with complex special educational, social, and emotional needs Essential

Knowledge and understanding of a range of special needs Essential

with particular focus on SEMH, ASD, ADHD and SpLD Desirable

Sound understanding of assessment processes and relevant statutory guidance and legislation Essential

Up-to-date knowledge of specialised curriculum for young people with SEMH Desirable Understanding of what makes ‘quality first ’teaching, and of effective intervention strategies Essential

Experience and Training

Significant recent and relevant experience as senior or middle leader Essential

Evidence of leadership experience of a team,and ability to establish excellent working relationships within a team and for that team with the whole school community Essential

Excellent classroom practitioner with understanding of high quality teaching and learning Essential

Successful and proven track record of leading a whole school area with a demonstrable impact on school improvement Essential

Experience of line management and holding others to account with demonstrable positive impact Essential

Evidence of planning and implementation of strategies which impact on effective pupil progress Essential

Experience of analysing and interpreting assessment data to ensure effective student progress, raise standards and achieve outstanding pupil outcomes Essential

Successful development of colleagues Essential

Skills and Abilities

Able to lead others in promoting aspirational outcomes for SEND and vulnerable learners Essential

Ability to contribute to strategic planning for whole school development Essential

To be flexible and able to take both aproactive and responsive approach to leading and managing change Essential

To be a good communicator and be able to present to a wide range of audiences Essential

To promote equality of opportunity throughout all aspects of Academy life Essential

To lead others with energy, enthusiasm and tenacity to command respect and to provide an environment where others feel valued and motivated Essential

Attitudes and Beliefs

Commitment to excellence Commitment to inclusivity, equality and diversity Essential

Commitment to the role of secondary education in developing children’s life chances and enabling them to achieve their full potential Essential

Commitment and passion for excellence in teaching and learning for children at all levels Essential

Commitment to ensuring a healthy and safe environment and the welfare of children and staff Essential

Commitment to quality and to continuous personal and Academy improvement Essential

Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct Essential

Commitment to the values of Pendle Education Trust Essential