Assistant Headteacher

Hallmoor School; Kitts Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallmoor School is recruiting an Assistant Headteacher to lead Teaching, Learning and Staff Development within our inclusive specialist environment. You will work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to drive high standards of teaching and pupil outcomes.

The role requires an outstanding classroom practitioner with strategic vision, resilience and exceptional communication skills to inspire and develop staff in a demanding yet rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading teaching and staff development.
• Proven track record of improving pupil outcomes.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across the school.
• Work with the Headteacher and leadership team.
• Drive staff development and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join our leadership team

Hallmoor School is an inclusive, forward-thinking and popular specialist school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years. The children who attend Hallmoor have a Statement of Special Educational Need or an Education and Health Care Plan.

Our school educates children with cognition and learning needs. Children may have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech Language and Communication Difficulties or a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some children have additional needs including visual impairment and hearing impairment and associated behaviour difficulties.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching, Learning and Staff Development.

Creativity is at the heart of our approach. We continually reflect on how our learning environments, curriculum and resources can best meet the individual and diverse needs of our children, adapting our provision to ensure that every pupil has meaningful opportunities to engage, participate and succeed.

Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you will provide strong and effective leadership across the school to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Is an ambitious and strategic leader with the ability to turn vision into action.
• Has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop staff through supportive and effective leadership.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is resilient, organised and able to work effectively in a demanding and rewarding environment.

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community.
• A committed and talented staff team.
• An opportunity to make a significant contribution to the strategic development of the school.
• High-quality professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive governors and a collaborative leadership team.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn and succeed.
• A school that is committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Further details about the role can be found in the recruitment pack.

Come and be part of our journey

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and believe you have the vision, experience and commitment to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role, please contact Nicky Crookshank, Headteacher via email - [e-mail]

Closing date: 5 October 2026 at 9.00am
Interview date: 13 October 2026

Forward Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks.