Assistant Headteacher: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

Shaftesbury; Poole; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Education is seeking an experienced, values-led Assistant Headteacher to lead curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment in our specialist setting for students with ASC, PMLD and complex needs. This is a key leadership role shaping an ambitious, inclusive curriculum.

You will ensure a coherent, purposeful curriculum across pathways, with strong assessment, data use and collaboration with families and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with specialist or inclusive experience.
• Strong knowledge of SEND curriculum and assessment.
• Experience leading curriculum or teams.
• Ability to use assessment to improve outcomes.
• Confidence working with families and professionals.
• Understanding of safeguarding, EHCPs and preparation for adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and quality assurance of curriculum across all pathways.
• Ensure sequencing, accessibility and alignment with EHCP outcomes.
• Maintain coherence across the whole school.
• Secure strong, evidence-informed teaching practice.
• Develop meaningful assessment systems.
• Use data to drive improvement and identify priorities.
• Develop and support leaders and staff.
• Work with families and external professionals.
• Contribute to evaluation, planning and inspection readiness.

Skills

QTS

SEND curriculum

Curriculum leadership

Assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status with specialist or inclusive experience

Job description

Lead an ambitious curriculum where every student can thrive

Victoria School is seeking a dynamic and values-led Assistant Headteacher to lead curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment in our specialist setting. This is a key leadership role shaping an ambitious, inclusive curriculum for students with ASC, PMLD and complex needs.

The role will be based in either the upper or lower school depending on experience. You will ensure our curriculum is coherent, purposeful and consistently delivered to support progress, communication, independence and preparation for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Leadership

• Lead development and quality assurance of curriculum across all pathways.
• Ensure sequencing, accessibility and alignment with EHCP outcomes.
• Maintain coherence across the whole school.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Secure strong, evidence-informed teaching practice.
• Develop meaningful assessment systems.
• Use data to drive improvement and identify priorities.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Develop and support leaders and staff.
• Work with families and external professionals.
• Contribute to evaluation, planning and inspection readiness

About You

You are an experienced, reflective leader with strong curriculum expertise and a commitment to inclusive education. You combine strategic thinking with the ability to develop others and model excellent practice.

• Qualified Teacher Status with specialist or inclusive experience.
• Strong knowledge of SEND curriculum and assessment.
• Experience leading curriculum or teams.
• Ability to use assessment to improve outcomes.
• Confidence working with families and professionals.
• Understanding of safeguarding, EHCPs and preparation for adulthood.

Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Shaftesbury Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow our rigorous safer recruitment processes.

Equality and Diversity

Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Shaftesbury aims to create and sustain an inclusive work environment which provides equality of opportunity for everyone and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The post holder is required to uphold the Equality and Diversity policy and comply with the code of conduct which sets out our standards of behaviour towards those who use our services or work within them.

Application Process

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPONSORSHIP

Closing date: 04.12.26

Interview Dates: TBC

Early applications are strongly encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

Visits to the setting are welcomed, and encouraged, by arrangement.