Job Title: Assistant Headteacher (SEN) in Secondary School
Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
  • Collaborate with the headteacher and senior leadership team to shape the school's vision, policies, and strategic direction.
  • Oversee the implementation of SEN policies and practices across the school.
  • Line-manage SEN coordinators and support staff.
• Student Support and Inclusion:
  • Ensure effective provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • Monitor student progress, identify barriers, and implement targeted interventions.
  • Work closely with parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders to support students' holistic development.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Interpret internal and external data to inform decision-making.
  • Provide summary reports to the headteacher, senior leadership team, staff, and governors.
  • Use data to evaluate and plan effective provision for SEN students.
• Curriculum and Teaching:
  • Collaborate with subject leaders to enhance teaching and learning strategies for SEN students.
  • Advise staff on differentiated methods to support effective learning.
  • Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Qualified Teaching Status
• Experience:
  • Prior experience working with SEN students (e.g., in schools, children's centres, or nurseries).
  • Continuous professional development in special education.
• Qualities:
  • Patience, adaptability, and empathy.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Commitment to promoting inclusivity and enhancing the quality of teaching.