Assistant Principal Inclusion and Pupil – Werneth School

Contract: Permanent

Closing date for applications:16 October 2026, 12.00pm

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Werneth School, Harryton, Romiley, Stockport SK6 3BX

Required from: January 2026

Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 12:00
Interview date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

About the Role:

We are delighted that our most recent Ofsted visit recognised the huge advancements the school has made. Our children are happy here, our staff are proud to work here and our parents would recommend the school.

We are seeking an ambitious, highly organised and values-driven Assistant Principal for Inclusion and Pupil Premium to join our leadership team.

This is a significant whole-school leadership role for an individual who is passionate about removing barriers to success and ensuring that pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable learners receive the high-quality provision, challenge and support they need to thrive.

Working closely with the Vice Principal for Inclusion, you will provide strong operational leadership across SEND, Pupil Premium, vulnerable learners, equality and accessibility, Alternative Provision and reintegration. You will translate strategic priorities into effective systems, high standards, measurable actions and demonstrable impact.

You will be a visible and influential leader who combines strategic understanding with exceptional operational delivery. You will be comfortable using evidence and data to identify need, challenging practice where necessary and ensuring that agreed actions are followed through. You will also build strong relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, always keeping improved outcomes at the centre of your work.

For more information, please see the person specification and the job description.

About Education Learning Trust:

Education Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, educating over 3500 pupils from age 2 to 16 in the Greater Manchester area. We are very proud of our inclusive ethos to Collaborate, Empower and Achieve and provide over 490 employees with an inspiring and innovative place to work, with exceptional training and development opportunities.

As a valued member of our Trust, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package. This includes a highly competitive salary, a respected and generous pension scheme, and outstanding opportunities for career progression and professional development. We are also committed to supporting your health and wellbeing, offering access to our award-winning employee assistance programme and a wide range of employee benefits and discounts.

Our vision at ELT is to create an exceptional learning journey for all, by providing:

• exciting, innovative and challenging learning communities
• school improvement strategies arising from evidenced based research and professional enquiry
• opportunities for professional development and leadership
• a celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of individual settings
• innovation in practice by recognising the value of learning partnerships, both locally and nationally

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices. This is in line with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002.

All offers of employment are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the…