Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion Lead)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion Lead) to work alongside the Headteacher, Deputy and other Assistant Headteachers to lead our school.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for leading Inclusion and will be the school’s named SENDCO.

We are seeking someone who:

·        Is an outstanding, inclusive and inspiring teacher with a strong record of improving rates of progress.

·        Has relevant experience of leadership of SEND.

·        Will be accountable for raising standards and securing high quality provision for children with SEND/other vulnerabilities

·        Has the skills to implement change, line manage staff, use data effectively to monitor outcomes and highlight priorities for development as part of the school self-evaluation cycle.

·        Has skills to be able to be responsible for Inclusion and SEND across the school.

·        Is an exceptional, committed and inspiring person with a proven record in educational leadership.

·        Is a collegiate colleague who will share and jointly drive our ambition and strategic vision.

·        Has energy and enthusiasm and who will challenge and empower all members of the school.

·        Is a champion committed to being actively anti-racist in all aspects of our life.

·        Is a champion committed to inclusion in all aspects of our life.

London Fields will offer you:

·        Leadership role which is not class-based and is school wide.

Enthusiastic, friendly children with a love of learning

·        Experienced and dedicated staff who are committed to enabling every child to aim high

. A dynamic and supportive Leadership Team.

·        Supportive parents and a local community who want the school to succeed.

·        A supportive and experienced governing body.

Visits to the school are encouraged and strongly recommended to see staff and pupils at work. Please email Sharon Taylor - (staylor@londonfields.hackney.sch.uk) to book your visit.  

Closing dates for applications: Midnight Monday 6th May 2024. Candidates wishing to apply are requested to apply using the TES online application form.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Tuesday 7th May 2024.

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th May 2024. 

Please notify us of any adjustments that may be needed for the interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check at enhanced level will be required. To ensure we meet our Safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in KCSIE 2023, we will perform basic online checks for all shortlisted candidates.