Assistant Principal Inclusion

Seva School, Coventry, CV2 2TB

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £57,137.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (Actual) L5-L10

Assistant Principal Inclusion job summary

The Assistant Principal for Inclusion is a key senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the school’s vision for inclusive education across all phases. The postholder leads on SEND, Pupil Premium, and EAL provision, ensuring that every pupil regardless of background or need has equitable access to a high-quality, ambitious curriculum and is supported to achieve strong academic and personal outcomes.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, including ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements such as the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act, and safeguarding expectations. A core aspect of the role involves using data rigorously to identify barriers to learning, monitor progress, and implement targeted, evidence-informed interventions that close attainment gaps and raise standards.

The Assistant Principal for Inclusion also plays a central role in developing staff expertise through high-quality professional development, promoting adaptive teaching practices, and embedding a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. They oversee transition processes, support pupil wellbeing and mental health, and ensure effective systems for behaviour, attendance, and engagement particularly for vulnerable groups.

In addition, the role requires strong collaboration with parents, carers, external agencies, and the wider community to ensure a joined-up approach to supporting pupils. The postholder champions a culture of belonging, respect, and aspiration, aligned with the school’s values and ethos, while contributing to whole-school improvement as an influential and visible member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Safeguarding and inclusion are integral components of the post. You will uphold all school and statutory policies related to child protection, equality, health and safety, and the welfare of students. The role requires a reflective, proactive practitioner committed to ongoing professional development and contributing positively to the growth of a thriving, values‑driven school.

What We Offer

• A supportive, values‑led school community rooted in kindness, respect and inclusivity
• A strong ethos of professional trust, teamwork and collaboration
• Opportunities for high‑quality CPD, coaching and career progression within a growing Trust
• A well‑structured induction programme for new staff
• Access to enriching extracurricular and leadership opportunities
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, respect and a positive working environment
• Committed leadership focused on continuous improvement and staff development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse, dynamic school that champions aspiration and the common good

If this role is of interest to you and you believe you can contribute to our continued success, further information is available on our website: https://www.sevakeducationtrust.org/

Should you require any further details, please contact Fatuma Taj HR, at HR@seva.coventry.sch.uk Closing date: 22 June 2026

Start date : 1st September 2026

we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, Please submit your application as early as possible.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on our website. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Seva School

• School type: Free Schools, Sikh, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 702 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Seva School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/seva-school

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