Assistant Headteacher - Head of Inclusion (SENCo)
* Location: Hackney - East London
* Salary: Leadership Scale (Competitive, dependent on experience)
* Start Date: September 2026
Our school is highly successful and oversubscribed, and we are looking for an ambitious and experienced SEND leader to join a strong Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of inclusion across the school.
The school has built a reputation for high standards, excellent student outcomes and a culture of ambition, belonging and opportunity for all. The successful candidate will lead an established Inclusion team and drive outstanding provision for students with additional needs, ensuring that every learner is able to achieve their full potential.
As Assistant Headteacher - Head of Inclusion (SENCo), you will:
* Lead the strategic development of SEND and Inclusion across the school
* Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team
* Manage and develop the Inclusion department and support staff team
* Oversee SEND provision, EHCP processes and statutory compliance
* Work closely with teachers, parents, external agencies and senior leaders
* Promote high-quality inclusive teaching and learning across the curriculum
* Monitor and improve outcomes, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing for SEND students
* Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and leadership
The Ideal Assistant Headteacher - Head of Inclusion for this school, will be an inspirational leader who can demonstrate:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Successful leadership experience within SEND and Inclusion
* Excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
* Experience of leading and managing staff
* Strong understanding of inclusive practice and whole-school improvement
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* A commitment to raising achievement and removing barriers to learning
* National SENCo Award or willingness to complete the qualification
This school will offer an Assistant Headteacher - Head of Inclusion
* A senior leadership position with genuine influence across the school
* A highly supportive and collaborative leadership team
* Motivated students who are eager to learn and succeed
* A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
* Opportunities to shape strategic SEND provision and whole-school practice
* A positive and inclusive school culture with high aspirations for all
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SENCo looking to broaden their impact at senior leadership level, or for an existing senior leader with responsibility for Inclusion seeking a new challenge within a successful and ambitious school.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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