Assistant Principal (SENCO)

King Edward VI Academy is now recruiting for an Assistant Principal (SENCO). This role could be your next career opportunity.

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader who has the passion and commitment to work as part of a team dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for all. This post carries significant responsibility.  

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership as part of a team and be accountable for inclusion and SEND needs across the academy. They will drive up standards ensuring good and outstanding provision and positive outcomes for every student with particular reference to students with SEND needs. As well as being an excellent teacher, they will role model planning lessons collaboratively in conjunction with the SEND team and will create teaching resources and developing consistent approaches that meet the needs of all learners across the Faculty. 

They will lead the SEND department, working with others to disseminate good practice across the academy. They will work in partnership with other members of SLT in providing a high level strategic, management and operational direction for the School.  

The successful candidate will have recent, relevant experience of working in a leadership capacity and will have the expertise and initiative to promote outstanding provision and create an academically rigorous and supportive environment for all students. 

About the role

You will find further details in the attached job description/person specification.  The final iteration of this will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

Salary & Benefits

• L11-L17 £54,091-£62,570

• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses 

• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

• Rewards and Recognition Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Apply now

Please complete our on-line application form – including your personal statement outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to this role and explaining how you will carry it out with distinction.  

Interviews will be held on Friday 27th May 2022.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. 

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.