Assistant Headteacher (3 days)

Are you an experienced

teacher with a passion for Special Educational Needs?

St Francis

School, part of the Federation of Heathfield and St Francis, is seeking an

outstanding professional to join our senior leadership team as a three‑day

Assistant Headteacher, in a

unique role which offers the opportunity to shape whole‑school improvement.

The Federation of

Heathfield and St Francis Schools provides high‑quality education for pupils

with a wide range of complex needs, including moderate, severe and profound

learning difficulties. We are committed to inclusive, personalised learning

with a strong emphasis on communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.

The successful candidate will play a key role across St Francis School

and the wider federation, contributing to strategic leadership, school

development and high standards of practice. Responsibilities will include:

Working

alongside the Senior Leadership Team to drive the federation vision,

values and improvement priorities.

Leading

on a key area of federation development (to be assigned post‑appointment

Supporting

high‑quality teaching and learning, including staff development, coaching

and mentoring.

Monitoring

performance data, supporting target‑setting and evaluating impact.

Acting

as Accreditation Coordinator for St Francis.

Undertaking

the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Leading

and contributing to policy development, self‑evaluation, and professional

standards.

Strengthening

partnerships with families, therapists, colleagues, governors, and

external agencies.

This is a senior leadership position requiring exemplary professionalism,

integrity, communication, and commitment to the highest expectations.

We are seeking a

colleague who:

Brings

successful experience in senior or middle leadership.

Demonstrates

exceptional classroom practice and deep understanding of SEND.

Can

lead confidently and collaboratively, motivating others and modelling best

practice.

Uses

data and monitoring effectively to drive improvement.

Is

committed to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and federation values.

Communicates

exceptionally well with pupils, staff, families and external partners.

Is

reflective, solution‑focused and relentlessly positive.

Thrives

within a nurturing, ambitious, team‑centred environment.