Assistant Headteacher - Dudley Port

Horizon Care & Education; Dudley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Free eye checks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Dudley is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to provide high-quality education for students with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate will possess necessary qualifications and experience in an SEN environment, as well as a passion for fostering student achievement and well-being. The role includes collaboration with senior management, safeguarding responsibilities, and strategic oversight of resources. This position offers a nurturing work culture committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a QTS or QTLS qualification.
• Experience in a senior leadership role in an SEN environment is essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of effective educational policies.
• Assist the Head teacher in daily operations.
• Support pupil welfare, achievement, and safety.
• Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student.
• Set ambitious targets for the entire school community.
• Exemplify the school’s values through daily work and actions.

Skills

QTS or QTLS Qualification

SEN environment experience

Knowledge of safeguarding

Up to date OFSTED knowledge

Education

QTS or QTLS qualification

SLT experience in SEN environment

OFSTED knowledge

Safeguarding qualifications/knowledge

Job description

Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our established specialist SEN school in the Dudley area.

Dudley Port School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Tipton, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-16 with varying SEN and SEMH needs.

Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs. Together, we will create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive.

As an Assistant Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils as a member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of educational. You will work to assist the Head teacher in the day to day running of the school.

WE WILL ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE FULL APPLICATION

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
• Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.

The ideal candidate should:

• Strategically oversee the school’s resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school’s vision among all stakeholders.
• Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities.
• Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey.
• Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community.
• Exemplify the school’s values consistently through daily work and actions.

About us:

We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings.

As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes. Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2500 per referral!
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support via Bupa.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High quality CPD opportunities.
• Free eye checks.
• Community and wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.

To start your journey with Horizon, click apply now!

Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support. We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attract and retain talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.

Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview under the disability confident employer scheme. During your application process, you will be asked to complete an application form which will be used through your recruitment assessment and onboarding journey. Please outline any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application and assessment process.

We are committed to safeguarding, the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, and enabling a safe culture; a culture that ensures that our employees and the young people in our care and education are safeguarded and receive the right support that meets their individual needs We promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees, all visitors of Horizon and partner organisations who support us to share this commitment.

Closing date for this role is the 9th March

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date stated if we receive a high volume of applications