Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Your career #EMATters! We are looking for an ambitious and committed Assistant Headteacher (SEND and Inclusion) to join Stimpson Avenue Academy. This is an opportunity for an experienced practitioner and aspiring senior leader to provide strategic leadership for SEND and Inclusion, driving high-quality provision and improving outcomes for all pupils. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing inclusive practice, strengthening staff expertise and ensuring that pupils with SEND, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and other additional needs receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

About EMAT

At East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe great leadership and teaching make a difference. Our purpose is simple: every child deserves to be the best they can be. We are a collaborative Trust committed to Inclusion, Innovation and Impact, with opportunities for colleagues to develop their expertise, share best practice and contribute to improvement across our academies.

Our Trust includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle and 10 primary schools across Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. We offer a range of professional development opportunities and employee benefits to support our colleagues throughout their careers.

These include

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

• Career progression and leadership development across our Trust.

• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

• A corporate eye care plan.

• Flu jabs for all staff.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.

• Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.

• Generous family leave.

General Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND and Inclusion, ensuring provision is effective, responsive and aligned with the school’s priorities.

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of inclusive practice, driving improvements in pupil progress, engagement and outcomes.

• In collaboration with the SENDCO, ensure statutory responsibilities relating to SEND are met, including the effective coordination of EHCP processes and annual reviews.

• Develop staff expertise and confidence in meeting diverse needs, promoting high-quality teaching and inclusive approaches across the school.

• Oversee the effectiveness of interventions using assessment and progress information to identify priorities and drive improvement.

• Build effective partnerships with parents, carers, external agencies and professionals to secure coordinated support for pupils.

• Contribute to the wider leadership and strategic development of the school, promoting high expectations, equality of opportunity and a culture where every pupil can thrive.

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact hannah.fajemiyo@central.emat.uk.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates rather than agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

EMAT encourages a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. Colleagues are supported to raise concerns without blame or recrimination, and all staff are expected to proactively raise concerns should they come to their attention.