Assistant Headteacher

Key Talent Solutions; Cardiff; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Key Talent Solutions in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team of an independent specialist school. The role focuses on day-to-day leadership, safeguarding, and driving inclusive practice for pupils aged 3–19 with complex needs.

Working with the Headteacher, you will shape strategic priorities, develop curriculum with therapists, and mentor staff to deliver high-quality teaching and pupil wellbeing.

Competenze

• Experience leading in a specialist education setting.
• Proven ability to improve outcomes for pupils with complex needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.
• Excellent communication with families, staff and external professionals.
• Experience working with pupils aged 3–19.
• Experience within Welsh educational context is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Support the Headteacher in daily leadership and school management.
• Lead and develop teaching and support staff to high standards.
• Drive strategic priorities and school improvement plans.
• Collaborate with therapists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are implemented effectively.
• Oversee pupil wellbeing and inclusion.
• Support recruitment, induction and performance management.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Safeguarding

Communication

Mentoring

Formazione

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) / UK teaching qualification

NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Assistant Headteacher | Specialist Education

Pupil Age Range: 3–19 years

Specialisms: PMLD, ASD, Complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team of an independent specialist school in the Cardiff area.

The school supports children and young people aged 3–19 with a range of complex additional learning needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory and physical impairments, and communication difficulties.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher to support the day-to-day leadership and management of the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and staff development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education leader who is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & School Management

• Support the Headteacher in the daily leadership, management and strategic development of the school.
• Contribute to the school's vision, policies and continuous improvement priorities.
• Lead and support teaching and support staff, promoting high standards of professional practice.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve educational outcomes and pupil wellbeing.
• Support recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to maintain a positive and inclusive school environment.

Curriculum & Teaching

• Support the development and delivery of a specialist curriculum tailored to pupils with complex additional learning needs.
• Monitor teaching quality, learning outcomes and pupil progress.
• Guide teachers in developing and implementing individualised learning plans.
• Promote engaging, accessible and pupil-centred learning approaches.
• Collaborate with therapists, education specialists and multidisciplinary professionals to support pupil development.
• Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently implemented.
• Support positive behaviour management strategies appropriate for pupils with complex needs.
• Advocate for pupils' individual needs, wellbeing and personal development.
• Maintain effective relationships with families, carers and external professionals.

School Improvement & Staff Development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan.
• Lead school improvement initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Use pupil progress data and self-evaluation processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coach, mentor and support teaching staff and teaching assistants.
• Promote a culture of professional development, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience in a leadership or management role within a specialist education, SEND or ALN setting.
• Proven experience supporting children and young people with complex additional learning needs, particularly PMLD and/or ASD.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and pupil wellbeing.
• Experience supporting curriculum development, teaching standards and school improvement.
• Ability to lead, motivate, mentor and develop teaching and support staff.
• Strong understanding of individualised learning approaches and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with parents, carers, therapists and external agencies.
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning while maintaining effective day-to-day school operations.
• A strong commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or senior leader within a specialist school.
• Experience working with pupils aged 3–19.
• Strong understanding of PMLD, ASD, sensory impairments and communication needs.
• Experience implementing and monitoring school improvement plans.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within specialist education.
• Knowledge of additional learning needs provision and inclusive educational practices in Wales.

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other relevant pre-employment checks. Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates in line with safeguarding guidance.