The Charter School Bermondsey is seeking a talented and committed Assistant Principal for SEND to lead our inclusive provision and champion the success of students with special educational needs. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will shape whole-school strategy, develop staff and ensure high-quality teaching and support for all learners. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious leader to make a meaningful impact across our school community.

If you are driven by inclusion, high standards and the belief that every child can succeed, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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· Track record of leading provision to improve outcomes for students with SEND

· Strong knowledge of the SEND Law and Policy

· Knowledge and experience of designing and delivering inclusive curriculums

· Experience of implementing pedagogical change to improve outcomes

· Knowledge and experience of effective SEND register management

· Knowledge and understanding of the requirements for access arrangements

· The ability to work positively with families and students to build a positive community culture

· Strong understanding of data use to inform strategic planning and impact monitoring

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when leading others

· A record of excellent teaching and outcomes for students including those with SEND

· Experience of line management and effectively holding staff to account

· Ability to lead a team to implement positive and sustainable change

· The ability to develop positive professional relationships with children and young people with SEND

· The ability to manage and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders

· The ability to manage several projects at once, prioritising to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

· Strong IT, systems, administrative and organisational skills

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Good knowledge of Safeguarding legislation and experience managing this within a pastoral role

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· Competitive Salaries 

· Pension Scheme 

· Competitive holiday entitlement 

· Opportunities for flexible working 

· Access to high quality CPD including National Professional Qualification 

· Cycle to work scheme 

· Employee assistance programme 

· Season Ticket Loans

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Core responsibilities:

To support the Principal in ensuring the achievement of the highest possible educational standards and attainment through the design and delivery of outstanding, comprehensive and engaging SEND provision across the school. This will be achieved through the strategic and operational leadership of the core areas of:

· Teaching and support staff teams

· Inclusive curriculum and adaptive teaching

· External and specialist provision for students with higher needs

· Access arrangements across all year groups

· Provision for the four areas of need: cognition and learning, communication and interaction, social, emotional and mental health and physical/sensory

The role will work closely with the Vice Principal and Trust SEND Lead to align priorities, goals and implementation, supporting all students in achieving educational success through high-quality SEND provision. The SENDCO is part of the school’s senior leadership team, supporting the overall strategic direction of the school and under the direction of the Principal, will be responsible for modelling outstanding teaching in a specialist subject.

Visible leadership through school duties, behaviour support, stakeholder engagement and a collaborative approach within the senior leadership team are essential responsibilities for all Senior Leaders.

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Our preferred method of application is via the TES website, however, you can also download an application form from our website.