Assistant HeadTeacher

The Fusion Academy; Barwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fusion Academy in Barwell invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher (Key Stages 2-5) to start January 2027. This full-time, permanent post sits on the Leadership Scale Point L4+ depending on experience.

You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality, individually tailored learning that helps pupils achieve independence within a provision that blends specialist support with a mainstream curriculum. Closing date: Monday 5 October 2026; interviews Monday 12 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience leading specialist education and mainstream collaboration.
• Ability to develop tailored teaching and learning strategies.
• Commitment to values and student-centred culture.
• Capacity to adapt in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily provision and a dedicated teaching team.
• Ensure personalised learning drives pupil independence.
• Bridge specialist support with mainstream curriculum.

Skills

Experienced Practitioner

Creative Innovator

Values-Driven

Resilient & Flexible

Job description

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER - The Fusion Academy

To start January 2027

Full time - Permanent

Leadership Scale Point L4 upwards dependent on experience

Ready to shape the future of specialised education?

The Fusion Academy in Barwell is looking for an exceptional, resilient, and visionary leader to step into the role of Assistant Headteacher (Key Stages 2-5).

We aren't your typical school. We merge the expertise of a highly specialist provision with the ambition of a mainstream curriculum, creating a unique space where autistic young people and those with communication needs truly thrive.

The Role

As our Operational Lead, you will be the driving force behind our daily provision. You will lead a dedicated team that puts pupils at the heart of every decision, ensuring high-quality, deeply personalised learning that guides students toward independence.

What We’re Looking For:

• An Experienced Practitioner: You know what tailored teaching and learning look like.

• A Creative Innovator: You bring a quest for developing learning and a firm grip on up-to-date educational research.

• Values-Driven: You embody the principles that every part of the community needs to feel valued, promote curiosity, gain self assurance, be ambitious

• Resilient & Flexible: You thrive in a dynamic, diverse environment and adapt seamlessly to the demands of the school

Why Choose The Fusion Academy?

"We bridge the gap between specialist support and mainstream opportunity, ensuring our students feel safe, understood, listened to, and empowered to smash their academic goals."

If you are a passionate leader who believes that every single pupil deserves a tailored path to success, and is willing to work hard to achieve this, we want to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th October 2026 9.00am

Interviews will be held: Monday 12th October 2026

If you would like to book an appointment to visit the school please contact [e-mail]