Assistant Headteacher

Teaching Personnel; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Rugby is seeking a passionate Assistant Head to lead in a specialist SEMH setting. The role involves working closely with the Headteacher to enhance provision for pupils aged 6–19 with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience and a strategic mindset.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experienced leader in SEMH/SEND settings.
• Confident, compassionate, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Lead on curriculum development.
• Oversee staff development and safeguarding.
• Manage behaviour strategies.

Skills

Leadership in SEMH/SEND settings

Strategic mindset

Operational delivery

Compassion

Resilience

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Leadership Scale (dependent on experience) + SEN allowance

Are you ready to make a senior leadership impact in a specialist SEMH setting? An independent school in Rugby is looking for a passionate Assistant Head to help shape its provision for pupils aged 6–19 with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.

About the Role:
Working closely with the Headteacher and senior team, you’ll lead on key areas including curriculum development, staff development, safeguarding, and behaviour.

About You:

• Experienced leader in SEMH/SEND settings
• Strategic mindset with strong operational delivery
• Confident, compassionate, and resilient

For details, email us at [email address].

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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