Assistant Headteacher

Outcomes First Group; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters (mental and PH)

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

UK discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Red Kite School, an independent special school for up to 60 students aged 11-18 with SEMH needs, seeks a senior leader to join the Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher - SEND & Inclusion.

You will drive inclusive practice, shape strategic direction with the Headteacher, and maintain a teaching commitment to stay connected with students.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND, inclusion or school improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCPs and inclusive education.
• A track record of improving outcomes for students with additional needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to motivate, develop and inspire colleagues.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
• NPQSL or a leadership qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic development of SEND, inclusion and student support.
• Driving improved outcomes through high-quality teaching, interventions and personalised provision.
• Overseeing EHCP implementation, review processes and statutory compliance.
• Using data and progress information to identify priorities and inform school improvement.
• Coaching and developing staff to embed effective inclusive practice.
• Building positive relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Promoting a culture of high expectations, wellbeing, safeguarding and belonging.

Skills

Leadership

SEND Inclusion

Data-driven decisions

Staff development

Communication skills

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Education

QTS/PGCE

Relevant degree

NPQSL (desirable)

Job description

Ready to take the next step into senior leadership and shape the future of a specialist school?, This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENDCo, Inclusion Lead, Senior Teacher or existing Assistant Headteacher who wants to make a lasting difference in a growing specialist setting. You'll play a key role in driving school improvement, developing outstanding inclusive practice and ensuring every student has the support, opportunities and high expectations they deserve. Working closely with the Headteacher, you'll help shape the strategic direction of the school while maintaining a teaching commitment, allowing you to stay connected to students, lead by example, and influence outcomes both in and beyond the classroom. Whether you're looking for your first senior leadership role or seeking your next challenge, this position offers the chance to develop your leadership career while transforming the lives of young people with additional needs.

Your Leadership Impact

• Leading the strategic development of SEND, inclusion and student support.
• Driving improved outcomes through high-quality teaching, interventions and personalised provision.
• Overseeing EHCP implementation, review processes and statutory compliance.
• Using data and progress information to identify priorities and inform school improvement.
• Coaching and developing staff to embed effective inclusive practice.
• Building positive relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Promoting a culture of high expectations, wellbeing, safeguarding and belonging.

We're looking for an ambitious and passionate leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher - SEND & Inclusion., QTS/PGCE and a relevant degree.

• Experience leading SEND, inclusion or school improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCPs and inclusive education.
• A track record of improving outcomes for students with additional needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to motivate, develop and inspire colleagues.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
• NPQSL or a leadership qualification (desirable).

Red Kite School is an independent special school for up to 60 young people aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Opened in September 2024, the school is located in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every young person is understood, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our experienced team creates a calm, structured environment where students build confidence, resilience and achieve positive outcomes through personalised learning, high expectations and strong relationships. Our curriculum develops the knowledge, emotional resilience, social communication and life skills students need to succeed in education, their communities and beyond, helping every young person become a confident learner, responsible citizen and prepared for their future. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support