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ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER – T&L with Subject Development
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ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Responsible for TAs, operational management, personal development

Start Date: 5th January 2026 or earlier if available 

Pay grade L8 – L13

Following a restructure of current roles and responsibilities we are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team at our successful secondary special school and college, for students with general learning difficulties (ages 11 -19). We currently have around 162 students on roll, with a combination of moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, including autism and other associated needs.

The successful candidate would be joining a highly committed staff team making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs. The role will have specific responsibilities, see application pack for further details.

We are seeking a leader who is ambitious for both themselves and our school community. If you are a good communicator, passionate about working with children with SEND and in particular, taking responsibility for these aspects of school leadership, this post may be an opportunity for you.

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Responsible for Teaching, Learning & Subject development 

Start Date: 5th January 2026 or earlier if available 

Pay grade L8 – L13

Following a restructure of current roles and responsibilities we are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team at our successful secondary special school and college, for students with general learning difficulties (ages 11 -19). We currently have around 162 students on roll, with a combination of moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, including autism and other associated needs.

The successful candidate would be joining a highly committed staff team making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs. The role will have specific responsibilities, see application pack for further details.

We are seeking a leader who is ambitious for both themselves and our school community. If you are a good communicator, passionate about working with children with SEND and in particular, taking responsibility for these aspects of school leadership, this post may be an opportunity for you.

Informal, pre-application visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning Debbie Saxton (HR admin) on 01282 682260.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a ‘disclosure’.