The King’s Federation Assistant Headteacher (SEND and Inclusion) Grade: Leadership Scale, points L6 - 10 Contract Type: Permanent Basis: 5 days per week (Full time) Start date: 13th April 2026 Closing Date: 12th February 2026 Interview Date: 25th February 2026 We are seeking to appoint a committed and effective Assistant Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion) to join our strong and supportive leadership team. This role will play a key part in ensuring our provision for pupils with SEND and those with additional needs is well coordinated, inclusive and centred around high expectations. The successful candidate will: · Lead and coordinate high-quality SEND provision and ensure statutory processes are managed effectively and pupils receive personalised support. · Support the day-to-day coordination of our new Specialist Resource Provision (Communication & Interaction), helping staff provide an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. · Coordinate and monitor effective support for our looked after pupils, ensuring improved outcomes. · Provide guidance, coaching and practical support to staff to develop inclusive practices across the federation. · Contribute to the work of the senior leadership team with a focus on SEND, inclusion and removing barriers to learning. Are you: · Passionate about inclusive education and committed to improving life chances for all pupils? · A skilled practitioner with experience of supporting pupils with a range of additional needs? · Organised, reflective and able to use information to inform decisions and improve practice? · An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong partnerships with families and external agencies? We can offer: · A positive, caring and collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing is valued. · A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team with a clear vision for continued school improvement. · Enthusiastic and engaged pupils who embody our school values and love learning. · High-quality professional development opportunities to support your leadership journey The position will be to work across The King’s Federation. Visits to both of our schools are welcomed on either Monday 9th February at 9.30.a.m. or Tuesday 10th February at 2.00.p.m. If you wish to apply, please speak to Mrs J Adams at King’s Hill (postbox@kings-hill.walsall.sch.uk) or Ms S Basu at Salisbury Primary ( postbox@salisbury.walsall.sch.uk ) for further details. Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This job involves working with children and is therefore subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application. It is an offence to apply for any role within The King’s Federation if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.