Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.
They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.
We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
**ROLE SUMMARY**:
- Promote an ethos and culture that supports the inclusion of all students
- Determine the strategic development of the special educational needs (SEN) provision throughout the school
- Be responsible for specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
- Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
- Supervise teachers in providing referrals and ensure IEPs are in place and records are maintained up to date.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The Head of Inclusion will have strategic and operational oversight of the Inclusion provision.
He/she will work closely with the teaching staff to maintain the SEN register, develop schemes of work and lesson plans for pupils with identified needs of SEN learners, deliver support to identified students and facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils, and by organising learning resources and the classroom-learning environment.
**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:
- University Degree in Psychology / Education related discipline, with additional qualifications relating to special educational needs
- Experience in working with SEN students of all ages
- Confident, articulate communication skills
- A positive and flexible approach to school life and leadership
- Experience of implementing and leading quality assurance processes for continuous improvement
- Enjoyment and genuine interest in working with and learning from students aged 3 - 14
- Fluent in the English language and have knowledge of Italian or a willingness to learn.
- Hold an EU passport or have already obtained the right to be employed in Italy.
**How to apply**- Supporting Statement which clearly outlines why you are interested in the role and in the school;
- CV (as an attached supporting document);
- Contact details of three referees (within the box provided), one of which must be the Head/Director from current/most recent appointment.
We will begin interviewing strong applicants as soon as possible and reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**
- Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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