Assistant Headteacher SENCO
Chiltern, Rushey Mead, City of Leicester
Assistant Headteacher SENCO
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Chiltern, Rushey Mead, City of Leicester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 28 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Rushey Mead, City of Leicester
Full Job Description
Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham is a specialist secondary and Post-16 academy for students aged 8-18 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is supported to develop confidence, independence and the skills needed for successful adult life., We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and provide strategic leadership of SEND provision across the academy. This exciting role combines senior leadership responsibilities with oversight of SEND practice, ensuring outstanding educational outcomes and inclusive opportunities for all students.
The successful candidate will:
· Lead and develop high-quality SEND provision across the academy.
· Drive improvements in teaching, learning and intervention programmes.
· Lead and manage the SEND team, including SENDCos and learning support staff.
· Oversee EHCPs, annual reviews, admissions, access arrangements and tribunals.
· Work collaboratively with therapists, parents, external agencies and academy leaders.
· Champion inclusive practice and raise standards of achievement for students with SEND.
· Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the academy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
We are looking for a qualified teacher with the National SENDCo Qualification, significant leadership experience, and a strong track record of improving outcomes for students with SEND, particularly those with ASC and/or SEMH needs. You will be an inspirational leader with resilience, vision and a commitment to excellence.
If you share our ambition to help every student achieve their full potential and live a fulfilled, independent life, we would love to hear from you.
Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.