Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

Woodlands; East Farleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special educational institution in East Farleigh is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher for the Lower Primary phase to join their leadership team. The role includes strategic responsibilities for safeguarding, behavior management, and targeted interventions to enhance pupil engagement. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, a passion for inclusion, and a strong commitment to nurturing young minds with special educational needs. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of high-quality teaching.
• Excellent understanding of the needs of pupils with SEN.
• Passionate about high standards and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Take strategic responsibility for pupils' curriculum experience.
• Lead management of safeguarding and targeted interventions.
• Foster a positive school culture and support pupil achievement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of SEN needs

Effective communication

Commitment to inclusion

Resilience

Job description

Are you a dynamic, visionary leader with a passion for working with pupils with special educational needs and a commitment to nurturing young minds? We are seeking to appoint a senior leader to the post of Assistant Headteacher for our Lower Primary phase to join our dedicated leadership team and help shape the future of our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Has proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of high-quality teaching.
• Have an excellent understanding of the needs of pupils with SEN, including those with a primary diagnosis of Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Be passionate about high standards and achievement and excellence for all
• Communicates effectively, builds strong relationships, and motivates others.
• Is committed to inclusion and safeguarding,
• Demonstrates resilience, integrity, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Work successfully as part of a larger team
• Demonstrates and models excellent classroom and fostering high achievement.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will take strategic responsibility for pupils within your key stage, ensuring they experience a broad, well-sequenced, and coherent curriculum. You will lead on the management of safeguarding, behaviour and targeted interventions, while driving improvements in attendance and engagement. The successful candidate will model exemplary practice and foster a culture where every pupil enjoys a positive, enriching school experience and is supported to achieve their full potential. Opportunities for wider whole‑school leadership responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and collaborative leadership.

We are an Outstanding foundation day special school for children and young people aged between 4 – 16 yrs. We offer our pupils a high quality of education, accessible to learners of varied abilities and different learning styles, whilst taking into consideration their social, emotional, behaviours and mental health needs.

The school is designated for 225 pupils with learning difficulties, and SEMH needs. Many pupils also have Autism Spectrum Conditions and communication difficulties or ADHD.

We would welcome you to come to visit our school on Tuesday 13th January at 3.30pm. Please phone to book your visit.

Closure date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 11th February 2026