Assistant Principal - High needs/SEND

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our leadership team as Assistant Principal - High Needs, SEND and 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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 ..... full job details .....