Assistant Headteacher

Horizon Care & Education; Tipton Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tipton is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to maintain high educational standards for pupils with Special Educational Needs. Key responsibilities include oversight of school resources and support for the Head Teacher. Ideal candidates will have a QTS or QTLS qualification and relevant experience in a similar role. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits including a Christmas bonus and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Occupational sick pay

Christmas bonus

Financial wellbeing service

Life assurance

Access to a wide range of free online courses

Employee assistance programme

High-quality CPD opportunities

Free eye checks

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing effective educational policies.
• Ability to support Head Teacher in daily running of the school.
• Strong familiarity with SEN education sector.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the highest standards and outcomes for pupils.
• Oversee school resources to support educational objectives.
• Collaborate with head teacher to implement the school's vision.

Skills

QTS or QTLS qualification

Similar SLT experience in an SEN environment

Up‑to‑date OFSTED knowledge

Up‑to‑date safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Job description

Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! Horizon Care and Education has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher for our Tipton Green College, working with children aged 11–19 with SEND and SEMH needs.

About Tipton Green College

Tipton Green College is an independent specialist day school providing high‑quality education for boys and girls. Based in Tipton, the college meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11–19 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our broad but balanced curriculum is specifically designed to meet the unique learning styles and needs of each student. With bespoke learning plans and a supportive therapeutic environment, we are committed to ensuring every child receives the support they require to succeed.

Job Summary

As an Assistant Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils as a member of the senior management team. You will be responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of education, and you will work to assist the Head Teacher in the day‑to‑day running of the school.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS qualification
• Similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
• Up‑to‑date OFSTED knowledge and familiarity with the SEN education sector and desired outcomes
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience

Ideal Candidate

• Strategically oversee the school's resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently
• Collaborate with the head teacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school's vision among all stakeholders
• Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well‑being as the core focus of all school activities
• Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey
• Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community
• Exemplify the school's values consistently through daily work and actions

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Occupational sick pay
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2,500 per referral
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life assurance
• Tastecard – spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development
• Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period
• Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support via Bupa
• Supportive management and senior leaders
• High‑quality CPD opportunities
• Free eye checks
• Community and wellbeing – your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We are in this together.

What We Offer

We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings. As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which support them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes. Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects such as mathematics and English.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support. We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attracting and retaining talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.

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