About this Role
At Our Lady & St Chad, inclusion is at the heart of our mission: "Together we will emulate the love of Christ and become the people God created us to be."
We are seeking an exceptional, compassionate, and strategic Assistant Principal - Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team. You will lead our whole-school inclusion agenda, combining high academic ambition with strong relational practice to ensure barriers are removed, need is identified early, and every pupil belongs and succeeds.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Drive the whole-school inclusion, SEND, attendance, and wellbeing strategies.
- Academic Ambition: Partner with curriculum leaders to embed high-quality adaptive teaching across every classroom.
- Early Identification & Targeted Support: Oversee data-driven interventions, internal inclusion provision, and alternative provision to minimise disengagement and suspensions.
- Culture & Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with families, multi-agency teams, and staff through high-impact professional development.
About You
- A proven leader with a track record of driving outcomes for SEND, disadvantaged, and vulnerable learners.
- An advocate for high expectations who leads with warmth, accountability, and strong relational values.
- Committed to upholding the distinctive Catholic ethos of our Academy and Trust.
Safeguarding Commitment
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.
St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT
The successful candidate will be part of St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT, a family of 64 schools, with access to Trust-wide expertise, collaboration, professional development and exciting opportunities to grow your career.
As the school grows stronger, so can your influence, with opportunities to contribute to excellence across our wider Trust.
One school. An immediate mission. 64 schools of future opportunity.
Make a difference now. Build something that lasts. Grow with us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Principal - Inclusion at Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy in Wolverhampton employer: Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
As a Pastoral Coordinator SEMH, Trauma Support and Thrive Manager at our Academy, you will be part of a compassionate and proactive team dedicated to fostering the wellbeing and success of our pupils. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where staff are valued and supported, with ample opportunities for professional development through our strong network within the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi-Academy Company. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying a collaborative work culture that prioritises safeguarding and inclusivity.
Contact Details:
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Recruitment Team
