Assistant Head Teacher

Autism East Midlands; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to join their team at Sutherland House School for autistic children. The role involves strategic development along with operational delivery to enhance educational outcomes. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for SEN education and prior experience with autistic children is preferred but not essential as full support will be provided. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for training

High staffing ratios

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience in special education or additional needs environments is desirable.
• Must be able to collaborate with various school bodies.
• Full training and support will be provided if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Translate school vision into clear objectives for development.
• Ensure continuous improvement and high aspirations for students.
• Act as deputy safeguarding lead with training provided.

Skills

Commitment to SEN education

Experience with autistic children

Leadership skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Assistant Head Teacher

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale 5-9 (£57,137-£63,070)

Are you committed and passionate about SEN Education? We are looking for the next school leader to join our established team. This is a real opportunity to make a difference for the children that we teach. This role combines strategic development with operational delivery.

Sutherland House School is a non-maintained special school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school is in the heart of the Creative Quarter in the City Centre located near the Sneinton Avenues market area.

Positive Behaviour Support and Person‑Centred approaches are of paramount importance and you will be able to contribute to the continued strategic and operational development of this. We offer small class groups, high staffing ratios and excellent opportunities for training and continued professional development.

As a member of the school leadership team, you will play a critical role in translating its vision into clear objectives that promote and sustain measurable school development; ensuring that the school continuously improves and is aspirational for our students.

You will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the School Governing Body, Board of Trustees and Autism East Midlands Senior Management Team.

You will have responsibility for the defined area of the school which will be decided following appointment. You will also receive designated safeguarding lead training to act as a deputy safeguarding lead alongside the designated safeguarding lead.

Previous experience with autistic children and young people or teaching in an additional needs environment at any age is desirable but full training and support will be given. We also welcome applications from colleagues who have experience of teaching core subjects.