We are looking for a committed and talented Assistant Principal to lead, develop and support the growth of an outstanding Inclusion and SEND provision at Beauchamp College at Easter 2023.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead, develop and support effective practice for students with particular learning needs to ensure they are addressed in the most effective way and, where appropriate, students with SEND make rapid progress in line with Beauchamp College’s expectations. As part of this senior leadership role you would be part of a large and successful team where you would be expected to contribute to all forms of whole college leadership. It is expected that as well as leading SEND provision, the successful candidate will also be an excellent teacher of their subject(s) and have the necessary skills to join and contribute to a dynamic and passionate leadership team.

The Beauchamp College Learning Development Department currently comprises of a dedicated team of LSAs, ELSA’s and HLTAs with an Assistant SENCo and is line managed by a Vice Principal. We have a newly built dedicated space for pupils with SEND and a hearing support centre. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to contribute to this growing department.

Beauchamp College in Oadby, Leicestershire is the founding school within the successful and growing Lionheart Educational Trust, it is a culturally diverse and inclusive 11-19 secondary school and is a fantastic place to work.

At Beauchamp College we believe that education has the power to create new and exciting life chances for young people and we are passionate about seeing them being able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally regardless of their background. Beauchamp College aims to play a part in preparing young people to be confident, resilient, mature, aspirational and active young people with a passion for learning.

We are proud of our successes and the opportunities we provide for our young people and our exciting curriculum offers an extensive range of subjects, where learning does not just happen in the classroom.

As an employee in the Lionheart Trust you can avail from a range of employee benefits including:

• The option to join Benenden Health Care

• Salary sacrifice schemes for the cycle to work scheme and electrical equipment purchases

• Golden Time - paid time off so you don’t have to miss out on special occasions

• Free use of Lionheart Fitness; a state-of-the-art fitness suite with Freemotion iFIT equipment

• Comprehensive CPD including external talks, part or fully-funded studies and access to the apprenticeship levy

• Opportunities for career development across the Trust

• Education and support staff discounts

• Free parking across most of our sites

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.