Assistant Principal - SEND

Job Title: Assistant Principal - SEND

Location: Nuneaton Academy, West Midlands

Start Date: April 2025

Salary: £62,000-£69,000 (pay award pending)

"A place to belong and a place to excel"

Are you passionate about inclusive education? Do you have the drive to lead transformational SEND provision in a thriving school environment?

Nuneaton Academy is seeking a dedicated and visionary Assistant Principal - SEND to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role provides the opportunity to shape the future for students with special educational needs, ensuring they have the support, access, and engagement needed to thrive academically and personally.

At Nuneaton Academy, we are committed to bringing out ‘the best in everyone’ through our core values of respect, responsiveness, and resolute determination. Our SEND provision is integral to this vision, and we are looking for a strategic leader who can inspire, motivate, and lead our SEND team to deliver outstanding outcomes for every learner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and shape SEND provision across the academy, working closely with our two SENDCOs to improve attendance, engagement, access, and achievement for SEND learners.
• Inclusive Learning: Promote an inclusive culture, ensuring all SEND students have an opportunity to excel through personalised support, innovative teaching strategies and high-quality interventions.
• Raising Outcomes: Drive improvement in attendance, engagement, and achievement for SEND learners by embedding a whole-school approach to inclusivity.
• Collaboration: Work closely with staff, students, parents, and external agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for SEND students, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

What We Offer:

• A key role within a forward-thinking leadership team, committed to driving whole-school improvement and ensuring that SEND provision is world-class.
• The opportunity to work in a supportive and ambitious school that values inclusivity and diversity, aligning with United Learning frameworks and our unique Nuneaton Norms.
• Access to comprehensive professional development and leadership programmes.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, creating an environment where SEND learners can achieve their full potential.

What We’re Looking For:

• A dynamic and experienced leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes for SEND students.
• A strategic thinker who can lead the development of high-quality SEND provision while embedding a culture of inclusivity and belonging across the academy.
• Someone with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A leader who is passionate about making a difference, relentless in their pursuit of excellence for SEND learners, and committed to working in partnership with families and external agencies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience in leading SEND provision and supporting students with special educational needs.
• NASENCO qualification or equivalent (desirable).
• A passion for inclusive education and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Join Us on Our Journey

Nuneaton Academy is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. As Assistant Principal - SEND, you will have the opportunity to be at the heart of this journey, shaping the future for our students and ensuring that Nuneaton Academy is a place where every child belongs and excels.

If you believe you have the vision, leadership, and determination to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.