Assistant Head Teacher

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland House School, Nottingham, part of Autism East Midlands, seeks a dynamic leader to join the senior team. This role combines strategic development with day-to-day operational delivery in a special school for autistic children aged 3-19.

You will translate the school’s vision into clear objectives, drive improvement, and work with the Governing Body and SMT to ensure high standards and safeguarding excellence.

Responsibilities

• Translate the school’s vision into clear, measurable objectives.
• Lead strategic and operational development to drive school improvement.
• Collaborate with the Governing Body, Trustees and Autism East Midlands’ SMT.
• Provide safeguarding training as deputy alongside the designated safeguarding lead.
• Support staff development and training.

Job description

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale 5-9 (£59,137-£65,278)

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 is a role which 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.

At Sutherland House school 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 the translation of 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