Eastern Education Group
Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL*
Salary: £60,603 - £73,473 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
Reference: 5146

*Cross site working Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.

The Eastern Education Group is looking to recruit a Group Assistant Principal - Inclusive Learning.

Eastern Education Group

Eastern Education Group is one of the largest education organisations in the East of England, bringing together colleges, schools, specialist provision and training organisations to create life-changing opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds.

We are seeking an exceptional and values-driven leader to join our senior leadership team as Group Assistant Principal - Inclusive Learning.

This is a significant strategic leadership role with responsibility for shaping and leading Inclusive Learning provision across the Group. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that learners with SEND, those studying at Entry Level and Level 1, learners at risk of becoming NEET, and those requiring alternative pathways receive an outstanding educational experience that enables them to thrive and progress.

A role with real impact

This is an exciting opportunity to bring together our Supported Learning, SEND, Entry Level, Level 1, NEET and Alternative Provision pathways into a coherent and ambitious model that puts learners at the centre of everything we do.

Working closely with the Group Principal and senior leaders, you will lead the development of a single, joined-up Inclusive Learning offer, including dedicated post-16 SEND provision, innovative community-based delivery models and clear progression routes into further learning, apprenticeships, employment and adulthood.

You will have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence curriculum development, build partnerships and drive innovation whilst ensuring consistently high standards of quality, inclusion and learner outcomes.

What you'll be leading:

the strategic development of Inclusive Learning across the Group
SEND and Supported Learning provision
entry Level and Level 1 curriculum pathways
NEET and alternative provision programmes
community-based and outreach learning opportunities
Student wellbeing, engagement and progression initiatives
cross-group SEND and inclusive practice development
relationships with local authorities, schools, employers and external partners
quality improvement, curriculum innovation and organisational growth.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational educational leader who is passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring every learner has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

You will bring:

significant leadership experience within education
a strong understanding of SEND and Inclusive Learning provision
experience of driving quality improvement and raising learner outcomes
the ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams
excellent partnership-building and stakeholder management skills
a strategic mindset coupled with strong operational delivery
a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
the vision and ambition to shape the future of Inclusive Learning across a growing education group.

Why Join Eastern Education Group?

At Eastern Education Group, you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to transforming lives through education.

You will work alongside passionate colleagues who believe in collaboration, innovation and putting learners first. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to influence provision at scale and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people and adults across our communities.

If you are an ambitious educational leader with a passion for inclusion, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of Inclusive Learning across Eastern Education Group.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To find out more

Please read theGAP Info Pack (pdf)

For further information please contact our recruitment team atrecruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

How to apply

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal on our website

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date: 1 pm, 22 June 2026.Interview date: week commencing 29 June 2026.
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.

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