EmployerKrishna Avanti Primary School, HarrowLocationEdgware, Greater LondonContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeSalaryL3Posted30th April 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires7th May 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1547902Job Reference551Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1547902About us and the roleAre you a passionate and strategic leader committed to inclusive education? We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal – Inclusion (SENCO) to join our senior leadership team and drive outstanding outcomes for all learners.This is a pivotal role where you will shape and lead whole-school inclusion, ensuring every pupil—regardless of need or background—can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.About the RoleWorking closely with the Principal, you will lead the strategic development and daily implementation of SEND and inclusion provision across the school. You will champion high standards, ensuring all pupils—including those with SEND, EAL, and those in receipt of Pupil Premium—make strong progress.You will also take on key safeguarding and wellbeing responsibilities, including:Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)Designated Teacher for Looked After ChildrenSenior Mental Health LeadThis role includes a reduced teaching timetable, allowing you to maintain classroom practice while driving whole-school improvement.Krishna Avanti Primary School Harrow is the top performing primary school in the region and in the top 5% of schools nationally, achieving an outstanding judgement in their recent Ofsted inspection.Why should you applyYou will be working in a fantastic environment.Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.We offer a range of staff benefits including -Great opportunities for professional developmentTeacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchersEligible for NUS Card and CSSC membershipWell-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)Cycle-to-work SchemeWhat will you do?Strategic LeadershipLead and develop the school’s SEND and inclusion strategyOversee Pupil Premium provision, ensuring impactful interventions and strong outcomesMonitor progress and attainment of key pupil groupsContribute to the School Improvement Plan and self-evaluation processesEnsure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and inclusive best practiceSEND & Inclusion ManagementLead the day-to-day operation of the SEND policyMaintain accurate SEND records, provision maps, and data analysisCoordinate targeted interventions and evaluate their impactProvide expert guidance and training to staffManage and deploy Teaching Assistants effectivelyPupil Support & SafeguardingChampion early identification and effective support for pupils with additional needsWork closely with families, staff, and external agenciesOversee EHCP processes and ensure high-quality provisionPromote inclusion across the curriculum and wider school lifeSupport pupils’ mental health and wellbeing as Senior Mental Health LeadLeadership & CollaborationLine manage and develop staff, including Teaching AssistantsLead professional development (INSET) on inclusion and SENDWork in partnership with the Trust Inclusion Lead and external agenciesAct as a key point of contact for the Local Authority and other servicesWhat are we looking for?A qualified teacher with SENCO experience or accreditation (or willingness to achieve)Proven leadership experience with a strong commitment to inclusionExcellent knowledge of SEND, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeingA strategic thinker with the ability to drive measurable impactStrong interpersonal skills to build effective partnerships with staff, families, and external agenciesPlease view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.Further informationPre-employment checksAvanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.Diversity and InclusionWe want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
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