Assistant Headteacher SEND & Inclusion

The Boulevard Academy, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU3 3QT

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher SEND & Inclusion job summary

Assistant Headteacher - SEND & Inclusion

Salary: L8-L12 ( £61,534 -£67,898)

Hours: Full Time,

Permanent

To Start September 2026

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull - three secondary and seven primary - united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal Senior Leadership opportunity to shape the future of SEND and Inclusion across The Boulevard Academy. You will lead a transformative Inclusion Strategy, ensuring bespoke student support bridges the gap with high academic standards. This role requires you to oversee the SEND team, manage statutory compliance (including EHC plans and exam access arrangements), and champion adaptive teaching strategies. Join us on our exciting improvement journey as we strive to provide every pupil with the maximum opportunity for their future. You will be key in driving data-informed interventions, managing external agency partnerships, and delivering expert professional development to all staff.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work

• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

What You Will Bring

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced senior leader who:

• Shares our values and commitment to creating an aspirational, inclusive culture

• Can work in genuine partnership with families, staff, governors, and stakeholders

• Has the ability to inspire achievement and embed excellence in every aspect of school life

• Will ensure that all students are supported to achieve their very best

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on our school community.

Next Steps

We strongly encourage interested candidates to visit us prior to applying. To arrange an informal and confidential discussion or school visit, please contact Tracy Stocks, Executive Assistant, on 01482 217898 or email stockst@thrivetrust.uk.

• Visits: Friday 15th May 9 am to 10 am

• Closing date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026, 9 a.m.

• Shortlisting: Tuesday 19th May 2026

• Interviews: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Please note that we do not accept CVs; applications must be submitted using our recruitment platform's application form.

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy, and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children; therefore, it is a ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly, and feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Thrive Trust's website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our schools.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust SafeguardingPolicy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

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 The Boulevard Academy

• School type: Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 811 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Boulevard Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-boulevard-academy

The Boulevard Academy serves children and their families across the city of Hull. The Boulevard Academy opened in September 2013 and with a new expansion to our site from September 2022, we are seeking applicants to join our thriving and supportive Academy. Successful applicants will be required to teach at all levels and offered exceptional opportunities for professional development.

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