Assistant Headteacher

SchoolBrowse; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Staff referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue Light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifiers

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Heckington House School, part of Keys Group, in East Heckington, Lincolnshire, seeks an Assistant Headteacher to lead KS4 English and literacy across the school. You will join the Senior Leadership Team to deliver outstanding leadership in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that supports pupils' social, emotional and behavioural needs.

The role requires modelling high standards of professional conduct, safeguarding expertise, and strong capability in curriculum planning, Ofsted readiness

Qualifications

• Proven track record of school improvement and leadership.
• Currently working as a Senior Leader or subject leader seeking the next challenge.
• Extensive understanding of the Ofsted framework and independent school standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in safeguarding, curriculum planning and exam preparation.
• Strong expertise in behaviour management across a whole-school setting.
• Thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Keeping Children Safe in Education knowledge.
• QTS or QTLS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead teaching and learning for the KS4 English curriculum and support literacy responsibilities across the school.
• Maintain a deep and accurate understanding of school improvement strategies for teaching and learning using the National Curriculum.
• Deliver exemplary teaching and learning, including responsibility for standards, curriculum and pupil progress.
• Implement tracking, data and assessment systems to analyse learning across the school.
• Manage staff teams and resources, contribute to appraisals and support the induction of new staff.
• Apply knowledge of the Ofsted framework and independent school standards.
• Support the mental health and wellbeing of staff and students.
• Identify and address teaching and learning training needs.
• Maintain accurate records and attend multi-agency meetings.
• Build strong relationships with professional services and community groups.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Ofsted framework knowledge

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

QTS or QTLS

Experience leading KS4 English

Job description

About the school

Heckington House School is a specialist provision in East Heckington, Lincolnshire, for students with social, emotional and mental health needs who have found mainstream education difficult. The school offers small, nurturing classrooms equipped with smart boards, alongside vocational subjects such as Hair and Beauty and Construction. Class sizes follow a 4 students to 2 adults model, enabling a trauma-informed approach to both pastoral support and educational progress.

The role

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 | Full Time (40 hours per week)

The Assistant Headteacher will lead and support the school’s KS4 English curriculum and teaching and learning for KS4 English and literacy. The post holder will join the Senior Leadership Team to deliver outstanding leadership while ensuring a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment that meets pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs. The role requires modelling the highest standards of professional conduct and embodying the EPIC values of Keys Group.

Key responsibilities

• Provide outstanding leadership and management as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead teaching and learning for the KS4 English curriculum and support literacy responsibilities across the school
• Maintain a deep and accurate understanding of school improvement strategies for teaching and learning using the National Curriculum
• Deliver exemplary teaching and learning, including responsibility for standards, curriculum and pupil progress
• Implement tracking, data and assessment systems to analyse learning across the school
• Manage staff teams and resources, contribute to appraisals and support the induction of new staff
• Apply knowledge of the Ofsted framework and independent school standards
• Support the mental health and wellbeing of staff and students
• Identify and address teaching and learning training needs
• Maintain accurate records and attend multi-agency meetings
• Build strong relationships with professional services and community groups

Requirements

• Proven track record of school improvement and leadership
• Currently working as a Senior Leader or subject leader seeking the next challenge
• Extensive understanding of the Ofsted framework and independent school standards
• Demonstrated leadership in safeguarding, curriculum planning and exam preparation
• Strong expertise in behaviour management across a whole-school setting
• Thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Working knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Strong interpersonal skills with pupils, staff, parents and external partners
• QTS or QTLS is essential

Benefits & package

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff referral scheme offering a £500 bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme including wellbeing app and discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.