Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo & Inclusion Lead
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Trinity High School, Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 8HB
- £61,534 - £67,898 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Leadership Pay Scale (L8-L12)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2027
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2026
Job overview
Assistant Headteacher – SENDCo & Inclusion Lead
Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre
Leadership Scale L8–L12 | Full Time | Start: January 2027 (or sooner)
Trinity High School is a school with ambition, purpose and a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives. Our vision, “Excellence for All,” is a daily expectation that shapes everything we do. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher – SENDCo & Inclusion Lead.
This is a pivotal role at a pivotal moment in our journey. You will lead whole‑school SEND strategy, champion inclusion, and ensure every pupil receives the support, challenge and provision needed to achieve excellence. As our Inclusion Base Lead, you will shape a high‑quality provision that removes barriers, supports reintegration and improves life chances.
We are looking for a leader who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Is relentlessly committed to the belief that every child can succeed.
Is highly visible, relationship‑driven and able to inspire confidence across staff, pupils and families.
Is skilled in SEND legislation, inclusive practice and adaptive teaching.
Is strategic, organised and able to influence whole‑school improvement.
Is morally driven, solution‑focused and ambitious for vulnerable learners.
Why join Trinity High School?
You will join a school where high expectations are matched by strong support, where relationships matter and where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued. We are proud of our inclusive and ambitious culture, our commitment to professional growth and our belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally. Staff benefit from high quality CPD, instructional coaching and clear career development opportunities, with pathways for progression and leadership at every stage of the profession.
Benefits of joining the school
Joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals
Work in a school with high aspirations for all its students and staff
Be provided with excellent career opportunities
Benefits including; Employee Assistance Programme, Work Perks, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted local Gym Membership, Will Writing Service and free Financial Advice.
Visits are warmly welcomed.
Please contact Mandy Martin (Headteacher’s PA): martinm@trinity.bmat.co.uk
Closing date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Interviews: Monday 19 October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Full Candidate Pack, Person Specification and Job Description are attached for reference.
Join us. Shape something that matters
NOTES:
CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Trinity High School is an equal opportunities employer.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.
Trinity High School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.
Attached documents
About Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
- Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
- Easemore Road, Redditch
- Worcestershire
- B98 8HB
- United Kingdom
Location
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre is located in Redditch, Worcestershire, close to Junction 2 of the M42. The school is easily accessible from across Worcestershire and South Birmingham (approximately 7 miles), making it a highly commutable location for staff.
About Us
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving, non-selective 13–18 school serving around 950 pupils. As the final stage in a well-established three-tier system, Trinity plays a crucial role in shaping young people at a pivotal point in their education and preparing them for successful futures.
We are a school with strong foundations and a clear sense of direction. There is a genuine warmth in our community—relationships between staff and pupils are respectful, positive and built on high expectations. Visitors consistently comment on the calm, purposeful atmosphere and the pride pupils take in their school.
As we move forward, our focus is clear:
- ensuring all pupils are ready to learn
- creating classrooms where teachers can teach without disruption
- and securing consistently strong outcomes for every child
We are building a school where clarity, consistency and culture enable both staff and pupils to thrive.
Leadership
Headteacher: Stephen Kearns
Our Vision and Culture
At Trinity, we believe that great schools are built on simple, consistently applied principles.
Our expectations are clear:
Be Ready. Be Kind. Be Responsible.
These are underpinned by our HEART values:
- Happiness
- Excellence
- Ambition
- Respect
- Tolerance
These values are not just words—they are lived daily through strong routines, positive relationships and a shared commitment to doing things well.
We are creating a culture where:
- pupils feel a strong sense of belonging
- staff feel valued, supported and able to focus on teaching
- high expectations are matched with strong support and clear systems
Teaching and Learning
We are committed to delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum supported by a clear and consistent approach to teaching.
Across the school, staff work within a shared learning framework that ensures:
- lessons are structured and purposeful
- knowledge is carefully sequenced and revisited over time
- all pupils are supported to succeed, regardless of starting point
Our priority is simple: great teaching in every classroom, every day.
Behaviour, Attendance and Personal Development
We believe that pupils must be ready to learn in order to succeed.
We are strengthening systems and expectations so that:
- behaviour is calm, consistent and disruption-free
- attendance is prioritised and relentlessly improved
- pupils develop the character, confidence and experiences needed for life beyond school
This work is central to our improvement journey and is already creating a stronger, more focused learning environment.
Sixth Form
Our Sixth Form offers a supportive and ambitious environment where students are prepared for university, apprenticeships and employment. Students benefit from strong guidance, high-quality teaching and a growing range of opportunities that support their next steps.
Ofsted
Trinity High School is currently judged GOOD, with OUTSTANDING Leadership and Management.
The report highlights the strength of leadership, the positive school culture and the quality of relationships across the school.
We are proud of this recognition—but we are equally clear that this is not the destination. Our focus is on building on these strengths to deliver consistently strong provision across all areas of the school.
Why Join Trinity?
This is an exciting time to join Trinity.
We are a school with:
- a clear direction and strong leadership
- a commitment to reducing workload and improving consistency
- a culture where staff are supported to do their best work
- a genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference
We are looking for professionals who:
- believe in high expectations for all pupils
- value teamwork and consistency
- want to be part of a school that is improving with purpose and pace
View Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre’s latest Ofsted report
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