Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)

Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £69,596.00 - £76,772.00 Annually (Actual) L13 to L17

Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Senior Leader to join Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form (KNGS). KNGS is an OFSTED outstanding school and is part of the West Midlands Multi Academy Trust, has a comprehensive intake and a co-educational sixth form. We are proud of our vibrant, socially and culturally diverse school, which lies in the heart of our community, and is highly regarded in our local area and beyond. We achieve excellent academic and pastoral outcomes for students within a culture of care, concern and well-being for both students and staff.

The post is available from September 2026 on a permanent, full time basis. You will be joining KNGS at an exciting point in its journey. KNGS became a founding member of the West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) in January 2025. The formation of WMAT has been a very positive move for the continued development of the school. The post has arisen due to the internal promotion of the current postholder.

Do you believe every child deserves equity, excellence, and high aspiration, then this could be the position for you.

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious, values-driven leader who is passionate about removing barriers to learning and securing outstanding outcomes for all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, or have additional needs.

This role includes responsibility as the named SENDCo, with strategic oversight of SEND, disadvantage, and inclusion across the school. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping whole-school practice, ensuring that inclusion is not an add‑on but fully embedded in our curriculum, culture, and systems. The successful candidate will not necessarily hold the NASENCO qualification but must have the willingness to complete this in post.

As Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for inclusion, SEND, and disadvantage at senior level
• Lead and develop high-quality, compliant, and impactful SEND provision
• Drive improvements in progress, attainment, attendance, and behaviour for key groups
• Champion adaptive teaching and an ambitious curriculum for all learners
• Use data intelligently to inform decision-making and evaluate impact
• Lead and develop staff, including Learning Support Assistants
• Work closely with parents, external agencies, governors, and trust colleagues
• Contribute fully to whole-school leadership, improvement planning, and safeguarding

The precise portfolio will be shaped to reflect the strengths of the successful candidate and the strategic priorities of the school. We are seeking a leader who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong experience of improving outcomes
• An exceptional proven leader with the drive and knowledge to lead inclusion.
• Is driven by moral purpose, high expectations, and evidence-informed practice
• Can inspire, support, and challenge staff at all levels
• Has the confidence and credibility to operate effectively within senior leadership
• Is an exceptional communicator and collaborator
• Is committed to continuous improvement and professional learning
• Willingness to complete the NASENCO qualification

The National Award for SEN Coordination is essential, or a willingness to complete within statutory timescales whilst in post. So why join KNGS?

• A strong, supportive Senior Leadership Team committed to collaboration.
• A dedicated, talented staff who are committed to the ongoing development of the school.
• A school culture built on respect, ambition, and inclusion.
• Students who love their school and want to succeed academically and personally.
• Opportunities to shape strategic direction and make a real difference to students’ lives.
• A commitment to your own professional development and work life balance, whilst having the highest expectations of you as a leader.
• High-quality professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• The support of a forward-thinking and collaborative multi-academy trust.
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a cycle to work scheme.

We hope that what you have read motivates you to find out more about our school and ultimately, apply for this role. Opportunities for conversations with Nicola Raggett, Headteacher and WMAT CEO are available through 3 open sessions; details on how to arrange these are included in the applicant pack. Applications must be made online and on the Trust’s application form; we do not accept CV applications. Your application’s supporting statement should, of course, address key aspects of the person specification and should be no longer than 1200 words. An additional covering letter is not required.

Completed applications should be submitted by 8am on Tuesday 5th May at 8.00 am. The selection day will take place on Monday 11th May 2026 (this is a provisional date and may change). Contact details for the post are included in the applicant pack.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Practices: We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Online searches will be conducted as part of the pre-employment checks.

This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks at enhanced level, along with other relevant employment checks. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and all posts advertised are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kings Norton Girls' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1083 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings Norton Girls' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-norton-girls-school

KNGS and Sixth Form is an OFSTED outstanding secondary school and one of the top comprehensives in the country. Our school lies in the heart of our community and is highly regarded locally.

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