We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join us as an Assistant Principal - Inclusion. This will be a career defining role. This is a non-class based role and the successful candidate will work alongside the Principal and Vice Principal, to support the academic and pastoral development of its students. The Assistant Principal for Inclusion will hold a whole academy responsibility of SEND/Inclusion. Our ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to promoting an inclusive ethos where every child feels a sense of belonging and where every member of staff is skilled at adapting practice to ensure the best outcomes for every child; raising educational attainment for all pupils including those with SEND. They will have a willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge and they will keep up to date with local and national developments.
We are looking for an individual who can confidently establish and develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders. They will be a highly effective and inspirational teacher and leader, with strong behaviour management and experience in leading highly successful teams. We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired, and to achieve beyond expectation. Candidates considering the role should have experience in working as a SENCO in a primary setting and collaborating with external agencies.
This role, with its wider strategic development of Inclusion/SEND within the academy will be highly rewarding, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to directly contribute to pupils receiving the support they need to achieve their full potential.
As a community, we believe in working collaboratively and sharing good practices. If you want to be part of a team that embraces innovation and creativity then we are interested to hear from you.
We’d like to hear from candidates who are:
* An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within SEND and inclusion.
* Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
* Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
* Energetic and have a can-do attitude
* Confident and has strong career aspirations
* Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy
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Application Process
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Lian Adamek, via lian.adamek@treetops.latrust.org.uk. Visits will be offered and will be hosted by Denise White (Principal). Please ensure you offer Lian a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with Denise White about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Lian (as above) in the first instance.
Closing date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Shortlisting date: Friday 25th April 2025
Interview date: Friday 2nd May 2025
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
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