Assistant Headteacher - SEN Leader for PMLD & ASC

Field View Care Recruitment Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Field View Care Recruitment Solutions is assisting with the recruitment of an Assistant Head Teacher at a special day school in Pentyrch, Cardiff.

You will lead curriculum, staff development, and strategic vision, supporting pupils with complex needs across primary and secondary levels, including PMLD and ASC.

The role requires QTS, 2 years leadership, and experience with IEPs, PECS/TEACCH; salary £50k-£55k, on-site in CF15.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership and management experience.
• Experience across Primary and Secondary age brackets; understanding autism across ages.
• Ability to raise teaching quality; strong interpersonal skills; leadership and coaching.
• Deep understanding of interventions (PECS, TEACCH, Attention Autism, Verbal Behaviour).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Headteacher in day-to-day leadership and management.
• Develop and monitor a curriculum for pupils with complex needs.
• Lead staff development and professional growth.
• Collaborate with SLT to implement the school’s strategic vision.
• Ensure IEPs are developed, implemented and reviewed for students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Staff development

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Field View Care Recruitment Solutions is assisting with the recruitment of an Assistant Head Teacher at a special day school in Pentyrch, Cardiff.

You will lead curriculum, staff development, and strategic vision, supporting pupils with complex needs across primary and secondary levels, including PMLD and ASC.

The role requires QTS, 2 years leadership, and experience with IEPs, PECS/TEACCH; salary £50k-£55k, on-site in CF15.