Assistant Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion)

Outcomes First Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join a vibrant team at a co-educational school in Dudley. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead curriculum innovation and support the educational journey of pupils with diverse needs. With a focus on creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, the Assistant Headteacher will work closely with the leadership team to ensure all students thrive. Join a forward-thinking organization that values wellbeing and offers a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance while making a significant impact on the lives of young people.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to support the Headteacher.
• Experience in curriculum innovation and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in managing school operations.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities for students with EHCPs are met.
• Promote inclusive practices for all pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Inclusion Practices

Pastoral Care

Monitoring Progress

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion)

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion)

Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands

Salary: Up to GBP48,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday (08:15 - 15:45 except Monday 16:30)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: May 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at The Wenlock School located in Dudley, West Midlands.

About the role

The Assistant Headteacher is responsible for supporting the Headteacher in the leadership and management of the school, driving improvement across a range of areas, and ensuring a positive, safe, and productive learning environment for all pupils. The role will involve leadership of a key aspect of the school's operation, such as curriculum, pastoral care, inclusion, or teaching and learning.

Job Purpose

• Support the Deputy Headteacher (DHT) in leading curriculum innovation and design appropriate for our cohorts and in line with the school vision
• Support the DHT in leading on the effective implementation of the curriculum
• Put provision in place to ensure that progress of pupils improves
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with an EHCP
• Ensure EHCP review meeting invites are sent to all relevant parties in good time (with support from the Assistant SENCO)
• Ensure paperwork is completed for EHCP reviews
• Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils
• Promote a culture and practices that enables all pupils and young people to access the curriculum
• Support DHT in monitoring progress of pupils and young people
• Establish and oversee Curriculum systems, processes and policies to ensure all pupils and young people can access the curriculum
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives
• Work with the SLT, subject leads and teachers to ensure all pupils learning is of equal importance and that there are high and realistic expectations of pupils.

Qualifications Required

• UK QTS or equivalent

About us

The Wenlock School opened in September 2018. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as autism spectrum conditions and related behaviors.

You will contribute to making The Wenlock School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued at The Wenlock School, and our curriculum embraces the community, recognizing and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our growing cohort. Our curriculum goes beyond the formal National Curriculum to provide rich, varied opportunities that develop essential knowledge, skills, and understanding for later life.

Our environment is therapeutic, supportive, and inclusive, committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to reach their potential.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks through