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

  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

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