Assistant Headteacher

Summary:

Assistant Headteacher needed at a special needs school in Lancashire. Lead curriculum and support school leadership.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality education for young people with special educational needs. The school fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school. You will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in delivering a rich curriculum and exceptional learning experiences. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and enrichment across relevant phases.
• Monitor teaching and learning and drive continuous improvement.
• Support staff through CPD, coaching, and mentoring to develop excellent practice.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, self-evaluation, and governance reporting.
• Line manage teachers and teaching assistants effectively.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and well-resourced learning environment.
• Promote strong relationships with pupils, families, external partners, and the wider community.
• Manage complex scenarios and resolve conflicts effectively.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning Support (QTLS).
• Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or special needs environment.
• Experience of leading a significant area or phase, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.
• Effective team management and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of audiences.
• Experience in managing complex scenarios and conflict resolution.

Preferred

• Experience in curriculum development and leadership.
• Experience working with external agencies and partners.
• Experience in school improvement planning and governance reporting.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave and company sick pay.
• Access to 24/7 GP services and UK Health Cash Plan.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Perkbox discounts on everyday essentials.