Assistant Headteacher

Compass Learning Partnership; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior Leadership Team

Professional development

Positive school culture

Job summary

Woodfield School, part of Compass Learning Partnership, seeks an inspirational leader to drive inclusion, safeguarding and educational excellence. You will champion personalised education, lead school-wide priorities and build strong partnerships with families, therapists and health professionals.

The successful candidate will oversee strategic leadership and day-to-day management, shaping a high-aspiration culture and ensuring meaningful destinations for pupils with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Strategically lead whole-school priorities and turn vision into impact.
• Passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and educational excellence.
• Can motivate and develop staff through coaching, challenge and support.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and partners.
• Shares our belief that every pupil deserves the highest aspirations and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delegated whole-school priorities and contribute to continuous improvement across Woodfield.
• Play a major role in both strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school, driving ambitious aims.

Skills

SEND leadership

Coaching & development

Strategic leadership

Communication & relationships

Job description

Use evidence, professional judgement and innovation to improve teaching, curriculum pathways and outcomes across Woodfield, including the implementation of approaches that help pupils make meaningful progress from their individual starting points. Champion Inclusion Ensure every pupil receives an ambitious, personalised education that reflects their EHCP outcomes, communication profile, sensory and regulation needs, aspirations and preparation for adulthood. Develop People Lead and inspire colleagues through coaching, professional development and a culture of shared responsibility, helping staff feel confident, valued and equipped to meet pupils' complex needs. Work Beyond the Classroom Collaborate with families, therapists, social care, health professionals, governors and colleagues across the Trust to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils. Shape the Future Join a leadership team committed to high-quality, financially sustainable specialist provision, strong safeguarding, meaningful destinations and a curriculum that prepares young people for adulthood, independence, community participation and lifelong success.,

• The chance to shape the future direction of a thriving special school. We are looking for an inspirational leader who:
• Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Can strategically lead whole‑school priorities and turn vision into impact.
• Is passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and educational excellence.
• Can motivate and develop staff through coaching, challenge and support.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and partners.
• Shares our belief that every pupil deserves the highest aspirations and opportunities.

The successful candidate will play a major role in both the strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management of the school, leading delegated whole‑school priorities and contributing to continuous improvement across Woodfield.

• Ambitious for every child
• Passionate about SEND education
• Strategic and solution‑focused
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• An excellent communicator and relationship builder
• A collaborative leader who can inspire others

What the school offers its staff

• A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Talented and dedicated staff who genuinely care about children.
• A positive and ambitious school culture.
• Extensive professional development opportunities.