Assistant Headteacher

Midsomer Norton Primary; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Critchill School in Frome, Somerset, is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for maternity cover. The role leads the Careers Education programme, examinations, assessment and attendance, while maintaining high teaching standards across pupils aged 4–19 with complex needs.

The successful candidate will have leadership and SEND experience, be visionary, and capable of inspiring a diverse team. Strong communication skills and a commitment to school improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership and SEND experience with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Visionary, ambitious and self-reflective.
• Lead our established Working Futures Careers programme and ensure its continual development.
• Lead on examinations, assessment and attendance.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to plan and deliver dynamic, personalised lessons.
• Be creative and innovative with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Provide learning opportunities for the full range of pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead our Working Futures Careers programme and its development.
• Oversee examinations, assessment and attendance.
• Plan and deliver dynamic, personalised lessons.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and contribute to strategic development.

Skills

Leadership

SEND experience

Visionary

Curriculum leadership

Job description

# Assistant HeadteacherEmployer: Critchill SchoolLocation: Frome, SomersetContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeContract Length: Maternity coverSalary: Grade L3- 5 £54,394 - £57,137Posted: 15th October 2026Expires: 15th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 22nd February 2027Job ID: 1579876* Share :* PrintAssistant Headteacher - Maternity Cover until January 2027with responsibility for Careers EducationGrade L3- 5 £54,394 - £57,137This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and motivated individual to joinour innovative and exciting school.Critchill School caters for pupils aged 4 - 19 years with profound, severe and complex learning difficulties.You will:● Have leadership and SEND experience with the ability to motivate and inspire● Be visionary, ambitious and self- reflective● Lead our established Working Futures Careers programme and ensure its continual development.● Lead on examinations, assessment and attendance.● Be a consistently outstanding and effective classroom practitioner with the ability toplan and deliver dynamic, personalised lessons● Be creative, innovative with excellent interpersonal and communication skills● Enthusiastic with a proven record of successfully seeing projects and initiatives through to completion● Provide appropriate learning opportunities for the full range of our pupil’s needs in line with our school’s vision and values● A commitment to Trust improvement and a willingness to embrace the Trust’s values, core purpose and collaborative principles● Be able to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and contribute to the strategic development of the schoolWe can offer:● Lively and enthusiastic pupils who thrive within a supportive environment● Our strong, inclusive links with local mainstream schools, colleges and community● A hardworking and dedicated team● Committed governors and parents who care about their schoolIt is strongly recommended that interested candidates call the Headteacher to discuss this position and arrange a visit to the school.Closing date: 15/11/2026Interview date: 26/11/2026Commencement date: 22/02/2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluentspoken English is an essential requirement for the role.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025AHT\\_WF JD .docxAHT person spec### Safeguarding Statement:Critchill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.