Assistant Headteacher

Prior’s Court; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's pension

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible Benefits platform

Health Cash Plan

Staff recognition

Refer-a-friend scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Free flu vaccinations

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Prior’s Court is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. You will lead strategic areas including attendance, inclusion, assessment, and staff development to ensure the highest quality education for autistic children aged 5-25.

Joining Prior’s Court means being part of a commitment to transform the lives of young people with complex needs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a teacher's pension, annual leave, and employee assistance.

Qualifications

• Substantial teaching experience in a SEND or specialist education setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an education setting.
• Experience of working with autistic young people and/or those with complex needs.
• Can use assessment and performance data to drive improvement.
• Competent in using digital tools for planning, reporting, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's Attendance, Inclusion, Assessment and Support Staff Development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and school improvement.
• Ensure readiness for Ofsted inspection and external scrutiny.
• Lead the development of the school's assessment framework.
• Monitor standards and implement improvement actions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership experience

Working with autistic young people

Strong knowledge of SEND

Data analysis

Passion for education

Digital tools proficiency

Education

QTS and degree in education

Job description

Are you an ambitious and values-led school leader ready to make a lasting difference?

Prior’s Court is an Outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 5-25 with complex needs. We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead strategic areas including attendance, inclusion, assessment and staff development.

Please note: Due to our location , a holder of a full UK driving licence is essential for this role as we do not offer transport.

The closing date for this role is 9th October. On site interviews will take place on 22nd October.

The role of Assistant Headteacher at Prior's Court

Working closely with the School Principal, and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in driving school improvement, supporting learner progress and ensuring every young person receives the highest quality education and support.

What we are looking for:

• Substantial teaching experience in a SEND or specialist education setting
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an education setting
• Experience of working with autistic young people and/or those with complex needs
• QTS and degree in education or related field
• Strong working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice, EHCP requirements, and safeguarding procedures
• Can use assessment and performance data to drive improvement
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for autistic young people
• Competent in using digital tools for planning, reporting, and data analysis
  

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on the school's Attendance, Inclusion, Assessment and Support Staff Development
• Contribute to strategic planning and school improvement as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Ensure the school remains fully prepared for Ofsted inspection and external scrutiny
• Lead the development and implementation of the school's assessment framework
• Lead curriculum development within designated areas
• Contribute to implementation of the organisational strategic plan
• Monitor standards within the portfolio and implement actions where improvement is required
• Analyse attendance data and identify trends, barriers and priorities for intervention
• Work with residential teams, families, local authorities and multidisciplinary colleagues to improve attendance outcomes
• Ensure learning outcomes are effectively evidenced and communicated to stakeholders
• Support succession planning and talent development

We know that our people are central to everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of rewards designed to support your financial well‑being, personal development, and work‑life balance:

• Teacher's pension
• Annual leave as per school holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it
• Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind
• Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers
• Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis
• Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave package
• Free flu vaccinations – available on‑site each year
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories
• Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax‑efficient leasing

All young people at Prior’s Court are autistic, have severe learning disabilities and complex needs. We strive to help them to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work. We aspire to transform the lives of even more autistic young people with complex needs and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist.

Every donation to Prior’s Court, no matter how big or small, will help build a brighter future for autistic children and young people with complex needs. We are incredibly grateful for your support, thank you. For major gifts, please contact us directly.

All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.

The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.

We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.