Assistant Principal - High needs/SEND

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our leadership team as Assistant Principal - High Needs, SEND & Additional Learning Support (ALS). This is a strategic role responsible for leading and developing SEND, High Needs and Additional Learning Support provision across a large multi-site further education environment. You will drive inclusive practice, quality improvement, learner outcomes, funding growth and operational excellence, ensuring provision is innovative, sustainable and responsive to regional need. Key Responsibilities • Lead the strategic development of SEND, High Needs and ALS provision. • Drive outstanding learner outcomes, progression and destinations. • Lead High Needs funding strategy, Local Authority relationships and commissioning activity. • Ensure excellence in quality, compliance, safeguarding and inspection readiness. • Oversee specialist and mainstream SEND provision, including complex needs and Foundation Learning. • Develop strong partnerships with employers, Local Authorities and external agencies. • Lead workforce development, organisational improvement and service transformation. About YouYou will have: • Significant senior leadership experience within SEND and inclusive education in Further Education. • A successful track record of leading quality improvement and organisational change. • Experience managing High Needs funding, Local Authority partnerships and complex budgets. • Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, funding systems and Ofsted requirements. • Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications • Degree qualified. • Recognised teaching qualification. • Relevant leadership qualification or equivalent senior leadership experience. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of inclusive education and make a lasting impact on learners' lives through high-quality, innovative SEND provision. IND-TEACH