Assistant Headteacher

Rumworth; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is looking for an exceptional senior leader to join their team. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in one of the largest secondary special schools in the UK. The school is renowned for its outstanding provision for students with a range of learning difficulties and additional needs. With a focus on creating a nurturing and engaging environment, the successful candidate will lead initiatives that enhance the educational experience for around 340 students. If you are passionate about education and leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of special educational needs and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the effective running of a large secondary special school.
• Promote a calm and purposeful learning environment for students.

Skills

Leadership

Innovative Thinking

Experience with SEND

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an exceptional & innovative experienced senior leader to join us in this newly created role to assist us in the effective running of one of the largest secondary special schools in the country.

Rumworth School is a highly regarded Local Education Authority maintained special school in Bolton with an excellent reputation for providing an outstanding provision for all students. Visitors to our school always comment on the “lovely feeling and buzz” and the calm & purposeful learning environment.

We currently cater for a range of learning difficulties and additional needs for around 340 students in 35 classes, with a planned expansion to offer 400 places. Our students are aged 11-19 and they all have an EHCP because they have a range of SEND which may include: Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, Neurodiversity, Hearing and Visual Impairment, Physical Disability, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.

What our students most definitely do all have is a wonderful sense of fun, a love of learning, a high regard for each other and the adults who work with them, and they can’t wait to meet you!