Assistant Vice Principal - Inclusion

At Charlton School, inclusion is a fundamental part of who we are and what we stand for. We believe that every young person should feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed. We are proud of the work we do to ensure that students with SEND are not only cared for, but enabled to flourish as confident, capable learners. Our approach is lived out daily in classrooms, corridors, and conversations.

We are proud to nurture young people who are recognised, both within school and across the wider community as confident, responsible individuals. Our students wear their uniform with pride, embrace leadership roles, and demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning and personal growth. Through a broad range of enrichment opportunities, we encourage every student to explore their interests and develop their individual talents.

A strong and supportive pastoral system sits at the core of this inclusive approach. Every student has a dedicated Form Tutor who acts as an academic mentor, keeping a close eye on progress, wellbeing, and day‑to‑day experience. This personalised support is strengthened by our committed Heads of Year and Pastoral Managers, who work closely with families and external agencies to ensure that every young person receives timely, appropriate guidance. This joined‑up model ensures that no student feels unseen and that barriers to learning are addressed quickly and compassionately.

The role of the Assistant Vice Principal for Inclusion is central to sustaining and strengthening this commitment. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will guide and shape the inclusive culture of the school. They will lead on the effective implementation of the graduated response and coordinate a range of tiered interventions delivered by a skilled and dedicated team. The Assistant Vice Principal for Inclusion will ensure that high‑quality, research‑informed teaching remains the foundation of our provision for all learners, supported through our instructional coaching model.

Partnership with families is a vital part of our ethos, and the successful candidate will help deepen these relationships, ensuring that inclusion is experienced consistently in school and at home. Charlton School is also proud of its strong links with local primary schools and community partners. The Assistant Vice Principal for Inclusion will play an important role in building on this, supporting smooth transitions and creating joined‑up pathways of support for young people as they move between phases.

This is a significant and influential leadership role, one that will shape the life chances of our young people with SEND. This is an important and exciting time for both the school’s development and the national direction of education. As national priorities continue to evolve; emphasising high standards, improved attendance and behaviour, and a more coherent approach to meeting the needs of vulnerable learners, we are seeking a passionate, strategic, and reflective leader who shares our values and is committed to ensuring that inclusion is not just understood but truly lived and felt by every student at Charlton School.

The Assistant Vice Principal for Inclusion is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and provides the strategic and operational leadership required to ensure that all young people at Charlton School, including those with SEND or additional needs, are supported to thrive. The postholder will lead the school’s inclusive culture, oversee high‑quality SEND provision, champion vulnerable learners, and work closely with families, staff, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and improve life chances.