Assistant Headteacher - SEND & Inclusion Leader

Olive Recruit; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP & wellbeing

Health benefits

Training & development

Career progression

Inclusive environment

Meaningful role

Job summary

Craig-Y-Parc School in Cardiff seeks an experienced Assistant Headteacher to work with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team to deliver high-quality education and care for children and young people with complex needs.

The post involves leading school improvement, safeguarding, developing staff, and shaping a personalised curriculum for pupils aged 3 to 19 with PMLD, ASD, ASC, sensory and SLCN, while building strong partnerships with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership or senior management role within education, ideally SEND or specialist education.
• Experience leading and developing teaching and support staff.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher with the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
• Lead and support staff development, coaching, and performance management.
• Contribute to the school's strategic vision, policies, and improvement plans.
• Support the development of a personalised curriculum suited to pupils' individual needs.
• Monitor teaching, learning, and pupil progress to ensure high standards.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, positive behaviour, and an inclusive school environment.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, external professionals, and agencies.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement and positive pupil outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff development

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Craig-Y-Parc School in Cardiff seeks an experienced Assistant Headteacher to work with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team to deliver high-quality education and care for children and young people with complex needs.

The post involves leading school improvement, safeguarding, developing staff, and shaping a personalised curriculum for pupils aged 3 to 19 with PMLD, ASD, ASC, sensory and SLCN, while building strong partnerships with families and external agencies.