Head of Access & Inclusion Faculty – Popular Secondary School (Hillingdon) – Start Jan 2026

Smart Teachers are pleased to be working with one of the most popular co‑educational secondary schools in the borough of Hillingdon. The school is looking to appoint a Head of Access and Inclusion to start from January 2026.

About the Role

The role will be on a full‑time, long‑term basis, starting January 2026 and continuing at least till the end of the academic year. The Head of Access & Inclusion will assist in managing the provision for pupils within the Access & Inclusion Faculty to promote high‑quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

• Managing and developing a differentiated curriculum within the Access & Inclusion Faculty.
• Day‑to‑day management, development, and supervision of staff within the Inclusion Faculty.
• Developing strategies, resources and programmes to support curriculum teaching for students with SEND in liaison with HLTAs and Heads of Faculty.
• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups.
• Overall responsibility for the running of intervention groups and programmes, including monitoring and evaluation.

Requirements

To be considered for the role you will:

• Work with HLTAs, TAs and teaching staff to implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Advise staff on strategies to differentiate the curriculum.
• Use data effectively to identify pupils who are underachieving and, where necessary, create and implement effective action plans.
• Provide guidance to staff on appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of different pupils.
• Ensure staff are informed of pupils’ SEN and advise on areas to support and develop.
• Assist the SENDCO in leading the provision within the school, including managing resources and ensuring they are used effectively and safely.
• Work with the SENDCO to promote an inclusive curriculum.
• Support meetings of SEN staff, communicate information to staff and coordinate resulting action.
• Liaise between faculties, pastoral teams and the SENDCO.
• Undertake recruitment, induction, performance management, training and mentoring for other TAs.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. Minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Salary will depend on experience.

Smart Teachers Commitment

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and will be required to hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Smart Teachers is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house payroll team using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations).
• Free training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, providing ongoing support.

Equal Opportunity

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

Apply via this website with an up‑to‑date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Joe Inglis on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).