Assistant Principal (Inclusion) 0.6
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be confirmed
Closing date
27 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L1 – L4
Assistant Principal (Inclusion) 0.6 job summary
Our opportunity for you
At Landau Forte Academy Moorhead, we have a vacancy for an Assistant Principal (Inclusion – 0.6). You will have the opportunity to play a vital role and be part of this exciting journey. This position will provide opportunities to work with staff from across the Trust and key external specialists in order to make rapid improvements in teaching and learning for children with SEND.
The Trust are passionate about the positive journey for this academy and are keen to appoint a member of the team that will support the leadership and teachers to achieve the ambition for the children of Landau Forte Academy Moorhead.
Do you have the ambition to make a real difference within Primary education? To make a real difference to our children lives?
If you are an outstanding teacher looking to move into leadership where you can make a difference by delivering the best education and improving teaching and learning at a rapid pace, this is the position for you.
Opportunities to take part in nationally recognised CPD such as NPQSL /NPQ SENCO and work with the Trust’s SENDCO team
Key informationContract: Permanent
Start date: to be confirmed
Salary: L1 – L4
Hours: 24.45
Weeks: 52
Closing Date: Friday 27th June at 9am
The Assistant Principal (Inclusion) will provide strategic direction and help set the vision and ethos for all aspects of school life related to SEND, pupil premium and for those children identified as vulnerable. They will play a major role in contributing to the raising of academic outcomes for all children with SEND ensuring inclusive practice and equality of opportunity for all.
Job description
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers’ pay and Conditions Document.
Teaching and Learning
Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches (including interventions) for pupils with SEND or EAL.
Model outstanding practice to class teachers and intervention groups’ staff.
Disseminate good practice to all staff.
Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of all pupil groups.
Liaise with other schools to ensure continuity of support and learning for all pupil groups.
Ensure all teachers recognise their statutory duties regarding the teaching of children with SEND or EAL.
Develop and maintain highly effective inclusion procedures which promote high standards of attainment, behaviour and attendance.
Support staff in their assessments and understanding of next steps learning.
To take an active part in the timetabling of teaching assistants for interventions.
Support teachers in planning and delivering units of work for identified pupils
To support class teachers in compiling provision maps and incorporating these targets into half termly & weekly planning.
To organise or administer testing/assessment of need for pupils identified as having a special educational need.
Lead and arrange INSET training for all staff based on identified priorities.
Recording and Assessment
Set targets for raising achievement amongst all pupil groups.
Collect and interpret specialist assessment data.
Update the Principal, Education Committee and Trust on the effectiveness of provision.
Prioritise learning needs and the importance of raising achievement amongst pupils.
Attend consultation evenings and keep parents informed about their child’s progress.
Lead on school self-evaluation in the area of inclusion, including monitoring the quality of teaching, reviewing learning standards, the achievement of pupils and analysing performance data of vulnerable groups.
To maintain a register of need & provision map for SEND and EAL.
To be responsible and take ownership for all paperwork & liaison with outside agencies and other schools required for EHCPs of SEND/ ECHPs.
Leadership and Management
Performance reviewer and line manager for Special Education Needs support teacher and specific teaching assistants.
Attend all strategy group and SLT meetings.
Update and share the pupil premium strategy plan.
Attend and participate in open evenings, meetings etc.
Develop links with the Trust and outside agencies
Evaluate progress of SDP using agreed measures and processes.
Report to the Education Committee on successes and areas for review.
Monitor inclusion and intervention programmes throughout the school.
Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in creating and promoting positive strategies for meeting the school’s equalities duties.
Lead pupil progress meetings with class teachers on a regular basis to support them in their task of breaking down barriers to learning.
In consultation with the Principal, staff and Trust, establish, review, amend and action policies relating to Inclusion (e.g. SEND policy and information report, Accessibility plan, equalities).
To monitor the impact of these policies on the different learning groups throughout the school to ensure high quality consistent practice.
Identify resource needs for SEND provision and advise head teacher accordingly.
Participate in recruitment and selection, as agreed with the Principal.
Attend relevant SEND meetings with the Trust
To lead and attend review meetings for children with EHCPs.
To lead on the analysis and provision for behaviour across the school
To work alongside staff and families to create behaviour strategy and well-being support plans where appropriate.
Liaise with all agencies including children centres, educational psychologists, school health service, social services, speech therapists, E.W.O., SENSS, child guidance, EMAS, CAHMS and arrange support for pupils with behaviour and attendance needs.
To develop strong and effective partnerships with parents keeping them well informed of targets and achievement.
Organise and chair review meetings for parents/carers to discuss progress of individual children.
To lead in the management of and delivery of the Pupil Premium.
Essential Criteria
Formal teaching qualification, recognised by the DfE.
National qualification for SENCO’s or undertake the qualification in post.
Evidence of ongoing professional development, action research, personal study.
Proven track record as a successful teacher within a whole class setting.
Experience of leadership and management within a school or other educational setting.
Ability to provide professional leadership and management in the areas of SEND.
Knowledge of relevant legislation – in particular the SEN Code of Practice, equal opportunities and disability discrimination legislation.
Knowledge of the range and type of interventions available and how to apply these appropriately in the context of a Primary school.
Excellent written and communication schools.
The ability to use data effectively in setting targets.
A self-starter with a drive and passion for making a difference to the lives of young people.
To have high expectations of self and those that they work with.
To have good organisational and time management skills.
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead joined the Landau Forte family of academies in September 2012. We are a 4 – 11 primary academy situated close to Derby city centre. Following an Ofsted inspection in April 2022 we have been judged as an improving school with good leadership. Ofsted report rated leadership and management as strong and said that school leaders have high expectations of all pupils and staff and share a mutual determination for children to receive a high-quality education. We unashamedly have high expectations of all children at the Academy and this is supported by our highly dedicated tutorial and support staff.
The local areaDerby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great history. The Academy is located just a few minutes’ drive away from Derby city centre.
Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.
Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25
London is 90 minutes away by train
East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away
Apply for this job
Complete the application form online
Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers
All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.
The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Landau Forte Academy Moorhead website
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead joined the Landau Forte family of academies in September 2012. We are a 4 – 11 primary academy under new leadership, pleasantly situated close to Derby city centre. We unashamedly have high expectations of all children at the Academy and this is supported by our highly dedicated tutorial and support staff.
The local area
Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great history. The Academy is located just a few minutes’ drive away from Derby city centre.
Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.
• Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25
• London is 90 minutes away by train
• East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away
If you would like to arrange a school visit please contact Tom Cafferky, Assistant Headteacher, post@lfadm.org.uk
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