Assistant Headteacher - Inclusive Curriculum & SEND Leadership

ShaftesburyGroupUK; Poole; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria School in Poole seeks a dynamic and values-led Assistant Headteacher to lead curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment for students with ASC, PMLD and complex needs. The role may be based in upper or lower school, focusing on a coherent, purposeful curriculum to support progress, communication and preparation for adulthood.

You will be an experienced, reflective leader with strong curriculum expertise, capable of developing others, safeguarding, EHCPs and collaboration with families

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.
• 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

QT Status & inclusion

SEND knowledge

Curriculum leadership

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Victoria School in Poole seeks a dynamic and values-led Assistant Headteacher to lead curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment for students with ASC, PMLD and complex needs. The role may be based in upper or lower school, focusing on a coherent, purposeful curriculum to support progress, communication and preparation for adulthood.

You will be an experienced, reflective leader with strong curriculum expertise, capable of developing others, safeguarding, EHCPs and collaboration with families