Assistant Headteacher

Service Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Service Care in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher to join a specialist independent school for ages 3–19, with complex needs such as PMLD, ASC, SLCN. You will contribute to the Senior Leadership Team, shaping an inclusive, aspirational learning environment and a personalised education approach.

You will oversee teaching quality, pupil care and strategic school improvement, work with staff to develop outcomes, and ensure the curriculum meets diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist education settings
• Leadership and management experience in education
• Understanding of needs of pupils with PMLD, ASC, SLCN

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in strategic and operational leadership
• Drive school improvement and ensure high standards of teaching and pupil care
• Develop staff and ensure curriculum meets diverse learner needs

Job description

Assistant Headteacher Specialist Independent School | Cardiff | Permanent £45,000 – £49,000 per annum

Are you an ambitious and passionate education leader looking for your next challenge within a specialist education setting?

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join a successful specialist independent school in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a committed Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape an engaging, inclusive and aspirational learning environment for children and young people with complex additional learning needs.

The school supports pupils with a range of needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), sensory and physical impairments, and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education, with a personalised approach that equips them with the skills, confidence and strategies to achieve their full potential and live as independently as possible.

About the School

This specialist independent school provides education for children and young people aged 3–19, many of whom have complex learning, sensory, physical and communication needs.

The school offers a stimulating and supportive learning environment, with specialist facilities including accessible outdoor spaces, hydrotherapy facilities and high-specification sensory areas.

There is a strong emphasis on positive relationships, personalised learning, communication and independence, with a dedicated staff team committed to ensuring every pupil feels valued, supported and able to flourish.

The Role

As Assistant Headteacher, you will support the Headteacher in the strategic and operational leadership of the school, driving school improvement and ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and pupil care.

You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop staff, improve educational outcomes and ensure the curriculum meets the diverse needs of all learners.

What We're Looking For

• Have experience working within a specialist education or additional learning needs setting.
• Have strong leadership and management experience, ideally at a senior or middle leadership level.
• Understand the needs of pupils with complex learning difficulties, including PMLD and ASC.
• Have experience supporting and developing teaching and support staff.
• Can drive improvements in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Have strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• Are passionate about inclusive education and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
• Demonstrate ambition, resilience and a commitment to continuous professional development.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent leadership opportunity.
• Salary of £45,000 – £49,000 per annum .
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• A welcoming and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people's lives.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and wellbeing support.

We welcome applications from individuals who share a commitment to inclusive education, high standards and achieving the best possible outcomes for every pupil.

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