Assistant Head Teacher (SEND)

Assistant Headteacher (SEND)

Outstanding

Secondary Special School

Pay

scale WL7 to WL11

(£61,582

to £67,796)

We are seeking an exceptional,

ambitious and values‑driven leader to join our dedicated and experienced

Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher (SEND) at our Outstanding

secondary special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties (MLD).

This exciting role carries

strategic responsibility for SEND across the whole school, including fulfilling

the statutory role of SENCo. The successful candidate will lead and further

develop inclusive practice, contribute significantly to senior leadership

decision‑making, and play a key role in shaping the next

phase of the school’s development. The post will particularly appeal to

experienced leaders aspiring to Deputy headship who wish to deepen their

leadership experience within a highly supportive and successful school

environment.

We welcome applications from

candidates who are:

Experienced

leaders from special or mainstream settings Primary or

secondary specialists with relevant leadership experience Strongly committed

to inclusive practice and high‑quality SEND provision

The successful candidate will

join a highly skilled, collaborative and committed staff team and will play a

key role in driving continued excellence and shaping the school’s future

development.

Why join us?

Consistently

judged outstanding by Ofsted (2009, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2024) A thriving and

ambitious school, exceptionally well‑placed to move

confidently into its next phase of development, supported by outstanding

facilities and a superb, committed staff team. Robust support,

coaching and development for senior leaders A strong

commitment to staff wellbeing, with staff voice valued and promoted through an

active staff voice group Working within a

forward‑thinking, values‑driven and highly

supportive Trust (WMAT) that invests in leadership development.