Assistant Head Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as an Assistant Head Teacher, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of students, particularly those with special needs. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and induction

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover for health appointments

Range of pension options

State-of-the-art facilities

Referral bonuses of £1,000

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience with Qualified Teacher Status.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Understanding of positive behaviour strategies.

Responsibilities

• Help set the vision for the school's future.
• Support the academic, emotional, and personal development of pupils.
• Ensure quality teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

£57,831 - £63,815 + Excellent benefits

Join Us as an Assistant Head Teacher

Our Assistant Head Teachers are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, celebrating even the smallest victories. We believe that these 'huge small victories' contribute significantly to positive development, especially for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

Role Overview

Working alongside the Head Teacher, you will help set the vision for the school's future, ensuring we have the right team and strategies in place. You should be resilient and dedicated, taking pride in the progress and achievements of your pupils.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and induction
• Full school holidays
• Opportunities for career progression within our group
• Flexible benefits, including options to tailor your package
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Medical cover for health appointments
• Range of pension options
• State-of-the-art facilities and environments
• Referral bonuses of £1,000 per successful recommendation

Our Environment

Avon Park School has achieved an Outstanding Ofsted rating, reflecting our strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations for every child. Our staff work collaboratively to support pupils' academic, emotional, and personal development, helping them grow into confident young individuals.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous teaching experience with Qualified Teacher Status
• Leadership and management experience
• Commitment to improving teaching and learning quality
• Understanding of positive behaviour strategies
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop a cohesive staff team

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an equal opportunities employer. For more details, please view the full job description and person specification on our website.