Assistant Principal - Inclusion Lead

Rawlins, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8DY

40 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 August 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L12 - L16 (£67,898 - £75,049)

Assistant Principal - Inclusion Lead job summary

Assistant Principal – Inclusion Lead

From: August 2026

Salary: L12 – L16

Rawlins Academy is seeking a passionate and strategic Inclusion Lead to champion equity, belonging and high expectations across our vibrant Church of England school community. Rooted in our vision to ‘act wisely and make the most of every opportunity’, you will play a key role in ensuring that every young person flourishes - academically, socially and personally - within our caring, forward looking and inclusive environment. You will work collaboratively with staff, students, families and external partners to remove barriers to learning, strengthen pastoral and SEND provision, and uphold our commitment to educating the whole person through trust, hope, success and shaping the future. As a school known for its culture of care, respect and strong relationships, we are looking for an Inclusion Lead who will further embed our ethos and help every learner thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Leicestershire’s largest secondary schools, with over 1500 on roll including more than 300 in our A-Level specific Sixth Form. We are a highly inclusive school having our own Autism and a Moderate Learning Difficulties specialist unit on site alongside our school’s SEND support base. Pupils who attend these units are an integrated part of our school community.

There is a strong sense of community in the school, the village of Quorn and the surrounding areas with a committed and aspirational parent support base. Teamwork and making the most of every opportunity is a key feature of school life. We aim to inspire our pupils to find their talents and their passions through a broad and balanced curriculum; to be curious about learning; to relish a challenge and to have both confidence and resilience. Applications are therefore welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.

Our core purpose in helping students and staff to flourish is summed up in our vision and values:

Act wisely and make the most of every opportunity - Colossians 4:5

Through Developing Trust | Inspiring Hope | Building Success | Shaping the Future

Rawlins is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website to find out more about us and apply. For any further role specific information, please contact our Principal Designate, Stuart Morton.

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 0900 hrs

Interview Date: During w/c Monday 20 April 2026, however we reserve the right to call applicants to interview prior to the closing date

If you are interested in this post, further details and an application form are available via our website. Please follow the appropriate links. Applications will only be accepted on the form provided. CVs or other forms of application will not be considered. Rawlins is part of the Embrace Multi Academy Trust.

Embrace Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, enhanced DBS checks and barred list checks will be undertaken for all successful applicants prior to appointment, and all shortlisted applicants will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable number of applications are received before the official closing date.

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

Rawlins is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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 Rawlins

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1506 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rawlins website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rawlins-academy

Our core purpose is summed up in our vision and values:
Developing Trust | Inspiring Hope | Building Success | Shaping the Future
And via our motto: Act wisely and make the most of every opportunity Colossians 4:5

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Leicestershire’s largest secondary schools, with over 1500 on roll including more than 300 in our A-Level specific Sixth Form. We are a highly inclusive school having our own Autism and a Moderate Learning Difficulties specialist unit on site alongside our school’s SEND support base. Pupils who attend these units are an integrated part of our school community.

There is a strong sense of community in the school, the village of Quorn and the surrounding areas with a committed and aspirational parent support base. Teamwork and making the most of every opportunity is a key feature of school life. We aim to inspire our pupils to find their talents and their passions through a broad and balanced curriculum; to be curious about learning; to relish a challenge and to have both confidence and resilience. Applications are therefore welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.

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