Assistant Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ware, UK, is seeking dedicated staff members to join their team. Candidates should be passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and committed to building strong relationships within the community. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while growing your professional skills in a thriving academy.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing package

Inspiring work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and a commitment to leadership.
• Adaptability and willingness to grow within the education sector.
• Experience in a Special School not essential but valued.

Responsibilities

• Place students at the center of every decision.
• Build strong relationships with staff, pupils, and families.
• Lead with enthusiasm and embrace growth opportunities.

Job description

What we’re looking for

• Places students at the centre of every decision
• Is resilient, hard‑working, and committed to excellence
• Brings creativity and a solution‑focused approach to challenges
• Builds strong, positive relationships with staff, pupils, and families
• Leads with enthusiasm and embraces opportunities for growth

Experience in a Special School is not essential. What matters most is your passion, adaptability, and willingness to develop within this rewarding area of education.

What the school offers its staff

We are a thriving SEN secondary academy with around 210 pupils in Years 7–11, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans. Our students have a range of learning difficulties, autism, and speech, language and communication needs. At Pinewood, we believe every child deserves the chance to flourish, and your leadership will help them build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive in the wider community.

Why join Pinewood?

• Inspiring students; work with an incredible cohort of young people
• Brand‑new facilities; move into our state‑of‑the‑art school building in February 2026
• Free on‑site parking; making your commute easierBeautiful rural location; a peaceful setting to work and grow
• Staff wellbeing package; comprehensive support for your health and wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.