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Join Danecourt School as an Assistant Headteacher – Outreach Lead
About the Role
As Assistant Headteacher – Outreach Lead, you will play a key strategic role in championing inclusive practice across the Trust and wider community.
You will lead and develop the Maritime Outreach Support Service, working closely with schools, families and external professionals to ensure children with SEND receive the support they need to thrive.
In this role, you will:
1. Lead and develop a highly skilled team of specialist outreach professionals
2. Drive the vision, strategy and growth of outreach and inreach services
3. Provide expert guidance to schools on SEND identification, assessment and inclusive practice
4. Design and deliver high-quality CPD, coaching and training for school staff
5. Strengthen leadership capacity and inclusive provision across Trust schools
6. Build strong partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals
7. Monitor impact, evaluate provision and drive continuous improvement in SEND outcomes
This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to influence practice at scale and shape inclusive education across multiple settings.
Who You Are
We are looking for a dynamic and committed leader who:
8. Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
9. Has significant experience of SEND leadership and inclusive practice
10. Has a proven track record of leading outreach, school improvement or system-wide initiatives
11. Demonstrates strong knowledge of SEND needs and effective mainstream provision
12. Has experience delivering high-quality CPD and developing staff practice
13. Is an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships across schools and services
14. Is a strategic thinker with the ability to lead, inspire and influence others
15. Is passionate about improving life chances for children and young people with SEND
What We Offer
Here’s what you can expect:
16. A supportive and experienced leadership team, committed to collaboration and innovation
17. The opportunity to lead and shape a Trust-wide outreach service with real impact
18. Meaningful system-level influence, improving outcomes for pupils across multiple schools
19. Access to Trust-wide leadership development, networks and executive support
20. Strong multi-disciplinary working with families, therapists and external professionals
21. A culture of continuous improvement, with high-quality CPD and professional learning
22. A strong sense of purpose, where your leadership will directly impact inclusion and pupil outcomes
23. The opportunity to contribute to nationally recognised SEND practice and innovation
Ready to Make a Difference?
We warmly encourage visits to Danecourt School to see our work in action and discuss the role further.