Assistant Head Teacher

Aspris Children's Services; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid for enhanced DBS

Career development and progression

Reward and discount scheme

Wellbeing in a natural setting

Job summary

Clay Hill School, part of Aspris Children's Services, is seeking an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to lead inclusion and SEND practice within a specialist ASC environment. The post focuses on leadership of the broader school improvement agenda and strengthening the SEND team to support personalised learning and wellbeing.

You will work with staff, parents and external agencies to deliver high-quality education tailored to individual needs and to develop inclusive practices across Key Stages

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a related subject.
• PGCE or equivalent in secondary or primary education.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Ability to deliver elements of key curriculum areas.
• Successful experience teaching the relevant subject at Key Stage 2, 3 or 4.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, external agencies, and students.
• Excellent relationships with children and young people.
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Skills

Leadership and management

Collaboration

Relationship building

Communication with staff/parents

Organisational skills

Education

Honours degree in a related subject

PGCE or equivalent in secondary or primary education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Clay Hill School are looking to recruit an outstanding Assistant Headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting inclusive practices and personal development across the school and ensuring that all learners have access to high-quality education tailored to their individual needs.

We are seeking a candidate to build and strengthen our leadership team and its capacity to support the school. Areas of responsibility could include some or all of the following, though we are open to ideas for candidates with particular strengths;

• Behaviour and engagement

What we offer:

• A clear and collaborative line management structure
• Strong links with our SENDCo and wider SEN team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A warm, committed staff team who value creativity and care
• Weekly enrichment activities tailored to pupil needs
• A stunning natural setting that enhances wellbeing and learning
• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our students
• Paid for enhanced DBS

About the school:

Clay Hill School is a specialist independent school for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), set within the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of the New Forest. Pupils are taught in small classes, with a strong focus on personalised learning, wellbeing, and progress. Every pupil is seen as an individual, and their education is shaped around their unique strengths, needs, and aspirations.

Person Specification:

• Honours degree in a related subject
• PGCE or equivalent in secondary or primary education
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to deliver elements of key curriculum areas
• Successful experience teaching the relevant subject at Key Stage 2, 3 or 4
• Leadership and management experience
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, external agencies, and students.
• Excellent relationships with children and young people
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

If you are an outstanding relationship builder who can inspire exceptional performance and maintain a positive and enthusiastic learning environment for pupils and colleagues alike, this could be the perfect career move for you!

As part of Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.