Assistant Principal; Inclusion & Mission

Assistant Principal (Inclusion & Mission)

Leadership Pay Spine L11-15. Permanent. Required for September 2026. Closing date:
Tuesday 23 June 2026.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Assistant Principal (Inclusion) to join our Leadership team.

An Assistant Principal (Inclusion) is a senior leadership role focused on ensuring equitable educational access, covering SENDCo responsibilities, and student welfare. They drive strategic improvement in learning support, behavior management, and pastoral care, removing barriers to ensure all pupils, particularly vulnerable groups, achieve their best.

• Strategic Leadership (Inclusion):
  Setting the vision and implementing policies to ensure high-quality inclusive practice, statutory compliance, and high quality teaching for all students.
• Pastoral and Behavior:
  Overseeing behaviour and pastoral care to foster a positive school environment.
• Staff Development:
  Leading the inclusion team, learning support assistants (LSAs), and training staff to deliver adaptive teaching.
• Multi-Agency
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Working with parents and external agencies to support child welfare.

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with in a senior leadership team (SLT) and a track record of effective SEND or pastoral leadership.
• Qualifications:
  
  Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and National Award for SEN Coordination.

The Academy is part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, providing quality education for children aged 3‑18, and is a lead provider for the Initial Teacher Training Programme with Ambition Institute.

Interviews: TBC.

Start Date:

September 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre‑employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.