Position: Assistant Principal - Inclusion
Location: Redbridge
Start date: January 2027
Smart Teachers are working with a high-performing secondary school in East London who are seeking to appoint an inspirational and strategic Assistant Principal - Inclusion to join their senior leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to ensuring every student receives the support, challenge, and opportunities needed to succeed.
The successful candidate will take a leading role in shaping and embedding an inclusive culture across the school, including supporting students with SEND, ARP provision, EAL learners, and those who may face barriers to learning and wellbeing.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team to drive school improvement, develop staff practice, and ensure all students have access to an exceptional curriculum and high-quality teaching.
The Role
As Assistant Principal - Inclusion, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership for inclusion across the school
- Champion high expectations and positive outcomes for all students
- Support whole-school improvement priorities and the development of teaching and learning
- Lead and develop effective inclusive systems, policies, and practices
- Support staff through coaching, collaboration, and professional development
- Monitor and evaluate provision to ensure students make strong progress
- Work closely with colleagues, families, and external partners to remove barriers to achievement
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Significant experience working within a secondary school environment
- Experience at senior leadership or senior middle leadership level
- A strong track record of improving outcomes for students
- Experience leading inclusion, SEND, curriculum, or whole-school improvement initiatives
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive practice
- The ability to inspire, challenge, and develop staff to achieve high standards
Experience as a SENCO and/or holding the National Award for SEN Coordination would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
- Competitive leadership salary on the Assistant Principal Scale (L14-20)
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on inclusion and student outcomes
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
- Join a collaborative and ambitious leadership team
Smart Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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