Assistant Headteacher (Maternity Secondment)

Crownbridge Special Day School; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Wales is seeking a dedicated Assistant Headteacher to contribute to leadership and the Local Authority inclusion agenda. The successful candidate will assist in managing a skilled team focused on enhancing outcomes for children and young people experiencing severe and complex learning difficulties. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have substantial leadership experience in similar educational contexts. This is a full-time role starting from Easter 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive successful leadership experience within services educating children with severe complex learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Headteacher in leading the school and inclusion agenda.
• Lead a motivated team to improve outcomes for children.
• Continue school activities throughout the year.

Skills

Leadership experience in education

Vision for school improvement

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Assistant Headteacher

To start from Easter 2026

Crownbridge School provides education and supports children and young people experiencing severe and complex learning difficulties aged 2-19 years.

We are seeking to appoint one Assistant Headteacher to assist the Headteacher in leading the school, making a significant contribution to the Local Authority inclusion agenda. You will have a clear vision and assist in leading a motivated and skilled team seeking to further improve outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Headteacher in leading the school, making a significant contribution to the Local Authority inclusion agenda.
• Assist in leading a motivated and skilled team seeking to further improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Continue all the School’s activities throughout the year, including occasional non term-time.

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Extensive successful leadership experience within services which educate children and young people with severe complex learning difficulties.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Bethan Moore, Headteacher.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

Closing date: Monday 12th January

Safeguarding Statement

Crownbridge Special Day School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.