Assistant Headteacher and DSL

TN United Kingdom; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Grantham is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher and DSL to support vulnerable young children with special education needs. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a commitment to safeguarding. This role offers professional development and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive environment

Enrolment in the Esland pension scheme

Paid induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

£500 referral bonus

Recognition awards

Access to employee discounts via E-Together

Qualifications

• Experience as a DSL or in a safeguarding team role.
• Leadership ability to develop outstanding outcomes for learners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made.
• Conduct regular peer reviews on teaching staff to maintain high standards.
• Plan and deliver effective lessons.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

SEND experience

Relationship-building

Job description

We are currently seeking an Assistant Head Teacher and DSL, based at our SEN School in Grantham.

This school is a friendly and successful provision supporting vulnerable young children aged 7-18 years with special education needs.

The role is ideal for qualified teachers who have acted as middle leaders and are aspiring to their first senior leadership role. We welcome applications from those eager to start a career in school leadership.

The successful candidate will also serve as the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Key Responsibilities for an Assistant Headteacher:

• Ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
• Act as the central point of contact and expert source for safeguarding matters, providing advice, managing concerns and referrals, and promoting a culture of safety
• Conduct regular peer reviews on teaching staff to maintain high standards
• Schedule and conduct half-termly supervision with the teaching team
• Plan and deliver effective lessons
• Address the emotional and physical needs of young people and maximize development opportunities
• Promote equality and diversity
• Maintain good quality records and monitor progress
• Provide a personalized educational program based on robust assessment
• Perform duties as outlined in the Teacher Standards

While this job description provides an overview, it is not exhaustive. The post holder should be flexible and willing to undertake additional duties as delegated.

Employment is conditional on satisfactory disclosure checks, right to work verification, and references in line with regulations and Safer Recruitment practices.

All young people are entitled to fair and balanced support. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination of any kind.

Essential requirements for an Assistant Headteacher:

• Experience as a DSL or in a safeguarding team role
• SEND experience
• Leadership ability to develop outstanding outcomes for learners
• Contribution to the educational and social development of young people
• Effective relationship-building with young people, families, and external agencies
• Respect for young people’s views and wishes
• Provision of appropriate resources and inclusive environments
• Contribution to self-evaluation processes
• Effective team resource deployment
• Ability to develop and meet school needs

What we can offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive environment
• Enrolment in the Esland pension scheme
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Career development opportunities, with over 50 promotions last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• £500 referral bonus
• Recognition awards
• Access to employee discounts via E-Together
• The chance to make a real difference in a child's life

With over 35 years of experience, Esland operates more than 65 residential and assessment homes and five schools across various regions in England, including our Esland online school, which supports children missing education through specialized programs.

Our team of over 700 members supports more than 200 young people, striving to help them achieve their best outcomes through bespoke services.