Assistant Head Teacher (Inclusion)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This Inspirational Leader will

• Lead the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the school’s SEND policy, including coordinating the work of external professionals
• Oversee the identification and assessment of pupils with SEND, ensuring appropriate, high-quality interventions are in place
• Advise on the effective deployment of resources to meet pupils’ needs
• Support, coach and train staff in evidence-informed strategies for teaching pupils with SEND, including those with complex needs
• Maintain accurate and compliant SEND records, including SEN Support Plans and reports for external agencies and governor
• Build strong partnerships with parents/carers, ensuring they are fully informed and actively involved in their child’s progress
• Lead review meetings, including EHCP annual reviews and multi-agency meetings
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of SEND provision to senior leaders and governors
• Fulfil statutory SENCo duties in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014), including leading EHC needs assessments and placement consultations
• Respond effectively to the emerging needs of pupils throughout the school day
• Provide strategic leadership of the school’s Internal Alternative Provision
• Champion inclusion and safeguarding, proactively removing barriers to learning
• Promote and embody our nurturing ethos to support confident, happy and successful learners

What the school offers its staff

King Athelstan is a happy and diverse community school, committed to improving outcomes and opportunities for children in the local area. We offer 2-Year-Old Provision, a 30-hour nursery offer, and a Children’s Centre on site, all aligned with our vision of “Inspiring Excellence.” We pride ourselves on our supportive and dedicated staff team and our strong commitment to high-quality professional development. The welfare and happiness of our children is at the heart of everything we do.

We are close to Kingston Town centre with excellent public transport links and have a large free staff carpark

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is an equal opportunities employer. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS with children's barred list check.