Assistant Headteacher

Highfield School; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield School in Wakefield invites applications for an ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team in a specialist secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties, including those with autism and complex needs.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading SEND provision, drive improvements in outcomes, demonstrate resilience and the ability to motivate others, and commit to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading SEND provision and improving outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and understanding of Assistant Headteacher responsibilities.
• High aspirations for achievement with strong classroom leadership.
• Ability to lead, inspire and manage staff to deliver inclusive learning.

Skills

Leadership

SEND leadership

Ambition

CPD understanding

Motivating others

Job description

TheGovernors are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational AssistantHeadteacher with a passion for learning, and with proven leadership andmanagement skills, to join the leadership team in this specialist secondaryschool for pupils with a range of severe learning difficulties including thosewith autism, and those with complex learning difficulties and associatedbehaviours.

• A proven track record in successful leadership ofstudents with SEND
• Commitment, drive and passion for improvingoutcomes for students with SEND
• Ambition, enthusiasm, resilience and a desire tomake a difference
• Commitment to continuous professional developmentand a sound understanding of the demands and responsibilities of an AssistantHeadteacher
• Passion and commitment for the highest standards ofachievement across the school
• High expectations of what can be achieved withoutstanding classroom practice
• The ability to lead and motivate others