Assistant Headteacher - Secondary Curriculum and Staff Development

Summary:

Assistant Headteacher - Secondary Curriculum and Staff Development job opportunity with a focus on leadership and innovation.

About the School:

A school committed to providing a high-quality education for students with complex needs and autism. It fosters a culture of respect, inclusion, and excellence, supported by a strong multi-disciplinary team and partnerships with local and international institutions.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Headteacher in Curriculum, Assessment & Staff Development, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver outstanding education. This role is central to shaping curriculum strategies, supporting staff growth, and ensuring student progress across secondary education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model and promote best practice in teaching and learning to support student achievement and progress.
• Provide strategic leadership in curriculum development and assessment across secondary subjects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver targeted training in English, Maths, and Science, ensuring smooth progression from primary to secondary.
• Coordinate and quality assure trainee teacher placements and professional visitor training.
• Lead the induction, mentoring, and professional development of new staff and Early Career Teachers.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture in partnership with the safeguarding team.
• Contribute to the school’s Wellbeing Strategy and support staff and student mental health and wellbeing.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven leadership experience in a secondary education setting.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and staff training.
• Experience in working with students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a special school or similar setting.
• Background in staff mentoring or early career teacher development.
• Familiarity with the National Autistic Society standards and practices.
• Experience in leading curriculum innovation and assessment strategies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range from £69,942 to £76,154.
• Comprehensive support for professional development and leadership training.
• Access to a supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing.