Assistant Headteacher

Prosper Learning Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Bewick School, part of Prosper Learning Trust, is excited to announce an opportunity for two Assistant Headteachers. This role involves working closely with the senior leadership team to lead educational quality for children with autism, focusing on curriculum development, staff motivation, and ensuring a nurturing environment for all students.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team

Diverse learning environment

Well-resourced facilities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of autism and SEND.
• Substantial experience managing and leading staff.
• Expertise in driving curriculum improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of education and pupil achievement.
• Lead development of teaching and learning areas.
• Support operational leadership in school management.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of autism / SEND

Strategic thinking

Job description

This school has Academy status and is part of Prosper Learning Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.



Thomas Bewick School

Linhope Road

West Denton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 2LW



To start: As soon as possible or 1 January 2026

Interview Date:11/07/2025



Thomas Bewick School, part of Prosper Learning Trust, is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for two Assistant Headteachers to join our team.



Thomas Bewick School is a specialist school for 360 children with autism aged 3-19 based in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The school opened in September 1999 and joined Prosper Learning Trust in April 2019 with the aim of becoming a recognised centre of excellence both locally and nationally. The school is based over three sites, two in West Denton and one at Broadwood Primary School in Denton Burn.



A broad and balanced curriculum with personalised pathways and specialised teaching inspires pupils to learning success, supported by high quality pastoral care. The school’s main priority is to address the autism-specific barriers to learning so that pupils are able to take advantage of a range of learning opportunities.



This is an exciting opportunity. Thomas Bewick School is a well-established and highly regarded provision and plays a leading role in the SEND service for Newcastle and neighbouring communities. It has grown rapidly in recent years to help meet the escalating demand for specialist autism places. You can be at the heart of the school’s continuing development as a member of the senior leadership team in the next exciting phase in its journey to excellence.



As Assistant Headteacher at Thomas Bewick School, you will work closely with the rest of the senior leadership team to oversee quality of education while ensuring the school meets its ambitious goals for pupil achievement and well-being. You will lead on the monitoring, evaluation and development of teaching and learning across the school to ensure a high-quality education and excellent care for our children and young people. You will be responsible for leading an area of whole school curriculum development as well as other specific priorities linked to the Academy Development Plan. The role will require you to be an ambitious leader, able to motivate staff, set high expectations, promote achievement and facilitate rigorous and continuous self-evaluation. You will work as one of the senior leadership team to oversee the strategic and operational leadership of the school, also supporting in the day-to-day operational management of one of our school sites. You will be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders and partner organisations to maximise the educational opportunities for children and young people with SEND.



We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff across the Trust who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another


• An exciting and diverse learning environment where hard work and achievement are appreciated, acknowledged and celebrated


• A curriculum that is relevant to the needs of our pupils


• A well-resourced learning environment


• A supportive Trust, Trustees and Local Advisory Committee members


• Further professional development appropriate to the role

About You:



We are seeking two passionate and dedicated leaders who:

• Have a strong working knowledge of autism / SEND


• Have substantial experience of managing and leading staff


• Have understanding and knowledge of innovative SEND curriculums (this could include the EYFS / Primary National Curriculum and alternative accreditation routes)


• Are able to demonstrate experience and expertise in driving improvement in specific curriculum areas through curriculum development and quality assurance


• Can demonstrate expertise in supporting pupils with SEND


• Can think strategically, with the ability to inspire and motivate others


• Share our commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of Thomas Bewick School, we would love to hear from you.



Visits and Further Information



To arrange a visit or request a confidential phone call with the Headteacher, please email [e-mail]



Closing Date: Noon, 30 June 2025



Expected Interview Date: 11 July 2025



Safeguarding Information



Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for Disclosure from the DBS.



The Trust actively promotes equality of opportunity with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. The Trust selects all candidates for employment based on their skills, qualifications and experience, in comparison against the person specification.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.



Online vetting checks will be carried out for candidates who are shortlisted.





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