All Saints CE Primary School in Wigston, Leicestershire is a thriving, happy and popular school, with capacity for 210 children, where the individual abilities and needs of all children are recognised and catered for and where every child feels their achievements are celebrated. A key feature of the school is Footsteps, its specialist unit provision for primary aged children who have a diagnosis of communication and interaction difficulties and are not accessing mainstream education. We are now seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to lead SEN and Inclusion across the school and with specific responsibility for leading the Footsteps Unit Provision.

Footsteps opened in 2018, and all of the children have an Educational Health Care Plan for their specific needs. The Unit initially opened with just 4 children and 3 staff and has grown to 20 children from the local area and wider county attending the provision. The provision has a fantastic reputation and is ready to grow further with exciting plans to increase numbers to 30 in the near future.

The ethos at Footsteps is to create a nurturing, supportive learning environment that inspires positive behaviour and ensures every individual feels valued, safe and respected. We view the promotion and teaching of positive behaviour as essential to fostering academic success, independence and meaningful participation within the community.

The school is part of Learn Academies Trust, a thriving Multi-Academy Trust, founded in 2016, and now a proud family of 19 Church of England and Community Primary Schools across Leicestershire, including Leicester City. Our Church schools are part of the wider Diocese of Leicester network of 97 schools and academies, giving us access to a strong, collaborative community and shared expertise.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome and respect children and families of all faiths and none, ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and able to flourish. We believe in the transformative power of education. Guided by our vision and values, we work in courageous fellowship to pursue our core aims of equity, well-being, and excellence relentlessly striving to provide the very best opportunities for every learner and every member of staff.

In this newly created role, you will lead the vision, culture, and day to day operation of Footsteps ensuring an inspiring, well-matched curriculum, high quality teaching, and strong progress for all learners. You will lead a committed and talented team of teachers and support staff, driving a culture of high expectations. Working closely with the Headteacher, SLT, families, governors, external professionals, and the Local Authority, you will champion inclusion across the school, contribute to whole school development, and ensure the provision meets statutory deadlines, quality assurance requirements, and the highest standards of care and education.

This exciting new opportunity is ideal for a committed leader who combines a passion for SEN with strong organisational skills, emotional intelligence, and a passion for securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

To find out more about this exceptional opportunity please visit www.hays.co.uk/allsaints-cofeps

For a confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit or to make an application, please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments. Please do not use online “APPLY” options without first making contact.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.