Assistant Headteacher

Two Bridges Academy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Supportive school community

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Culverhill School is seeking an Assistant Headteacher on a fixed-term maternity cover basis to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on driving school improvement, leading teaching and safeguarding, and supporting colleagues to achieve high standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to deliver the school's vision, build strong stakeholder relationships and lead areas of school improvement across a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils.
• Experience leading improvement initiatives and driving positive change.
• Ability to balance day-to-day operational leadership with long-term planning.
• Collaborative professional who builds strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Drive improvement priorities that raise achievement, engagement and outcomes for all pupils.
• Support and develop colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Use data, evidence and evaluation to inform decision-making and secure continuous improvement.
• Promote high expectations, inclusion and ambition for every pupil.
• Work with the Headteacher and SLT to deliver the school's vision and strategic priorities.
• Lead agreed areas of school improvement and ensure initiatives deliver measurable impact.
• Contribute to self-evaluation, policy development and organisational effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, governors and external professionals.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and excellence across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Data-informed decisions

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Culverhill SchoolFull-time, Fixed term contract (maternity cover starting 14th Feb 2027)L8-L12 (£63,688 - £70,275 per annum)

Do you believe every child deserves an ambitious education, high expectations and a leader who champions their potential?

Would you like to be part of a school where inclusion, relationships and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do?

At Culverhill School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to flourish, achieve and lead a fulfilling life. As a special school for pupils aged 7-16 with complex learning difficulties, we are committed to providing a high-quality, holistic education that nurtures each child's strengths and helps them overcome barriers to learning.

We're looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated Senior Leadership Team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and eager to contribute to the strategic direction of a thriving specialist school.

As Assistant Headteacher, you'll work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to drive school improvement, support and develop colleagues, and help create an environment where pupils and staff can achieve their very best. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to broaden your leadership experience, influence whole-school development and make a significant impact within a highly supportive and collaborative school community.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and championing high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Driving improvement priorities that raise achievement, engagement and outcomes for all pupils.
• Supporting and developing colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Using data, evidence and evaluation to inform decision-making and secure continuous improvement.
• Promoting high expectations, inclusion and ambition for every pupil.
• Working alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the school's vision and strategic priorities.
• Leading agreed areas of school improvement and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable impact.
• Contributing to self-evaluation, policy development and organisational effectiveness.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families, governors and external professionals.
• Promoting a culture of safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and excellence across the school.

Who we're looking for

• A passionate and successful teacher with a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils.
• An inspiring leader who can motivate, influence and develop others.
• Someone with experience of leading improvement initiatives and driving positive change.
• A collaborative professional who builds strong relationships and works effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day operational leadership with long-term planning.
• A resilient, adaptable and solution-focused individual who remains calm under pressure.
• A strong advocate for inclusion and high aspirations for all learners.
• Someone committed to continuous professional development and helping others grow.
• A qualified teacher with the skills, knowledge and ambition to contribute to senior leadership within a specialist setting.

About Enable Trust:

Our mission is “working together passionately to achieve the best outcomes in our specialised SEND and Alternative Provision settings”. Enable Trust is a specialist school and Alternative Provision (AP) Multi Academy Trust based in South Gloucestershire. We established in 2018, when our founding schools, Culverhill and New Siblands came together with a shared mission. Since then we’ve opened up Two Bridges Academy, and welcomed Pathways Learning Centre into the Trust, and we’re excited to be on track to be on track to be on a growth trajectory. Our children and young people are at the heart of everything we do.

Why join us?

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every day.
• A rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.
• The chance to work alongside passionate, skilled and supportive colleagues.
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
• A culture built on collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to be part of Enable Trust, a growing organisation committed to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils.
• A welcoming and supportive school community where your contribution is valued and recognised.

Join us in a role where your leadership will help shape the future of our school, inspire colleagues, and ensure every child is supported to thrive, achieve and reach their full potential.