Assistant Principal - Inclusion

Good Shepherd Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 7FN

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term

• Closing date

  10 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £53,602.00 - £59,167.00 Annually (Actual)

Assistant Principal - Inclusion job summary

Assistant Principal – Inclusion
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Coventry

Are you an inspiring and dedicated leader with a passion for inclusion? We are seeking an Assistant Principal to join our one-form entry Catholic primary school in Coventry. This is a key leadership role with whole school responsibility, with a specific focus on SEND and Inclusion.

About the Role

As Assistant Principal, you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering the school's strategic vision, ensuring that every child, regardless of their needs, has access to high-quality education. You will also take on the responsibilities of SENCO, leading the development of outstanding provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

This vacancy would be consider for full time or part time candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the school's SEND and Inclusion strategy, ensuring all pupils thrive.
• Fulfil the statutory duties of the SENCO, including overseeing EHCPs and working closely with external agencies.
• Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in driving whole-school improvement.
• Champion an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued.
• Provide professional leadership, guidance, and training for staff in SEND and inclusive practices.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a committed and practising Catholic, or be willing to support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or be willing to work towards it.
• Have a proven track record of leading inclusion and SEND provision within a primary school setting.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and support colleagues.
• Have experience in developing and implementing whole-school initiatives.
• Be a compassionate and approachable leader, committed to fostering strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, faith-filled school community with a strong commitment to inclusion.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for career progression.
• A school with a warm and nurturing environment where every child is known and valued.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND.

Closing Date: Monday 10th February 2025 9am
Interviews: Friday 14th February

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Good Shepherd Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Good Shepherd Catholic School website (opens in new tab)
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