Assistant Headteacher - Special Education & Early Years

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Addington School, part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, seeks an Assistant Headteacher to lead the Early Years and Primary curriculum for learners with learning difficulties. You will join a strong leadership team in an Outstanding special school on the edge of Reading, with opportunities to shape practice across a growing MAT.

The role requires a proven track record in senior/middle leadership, an ability to manage complex timeliness, and a passion for developing staff, pupils and the wider

Qualifications

• Proven senior or middle leadership experience.
• Experience with Early Years / Primary curriculum for students with learning difficulties.
• Ability to lead to strict timelines and deadlines.
• Highly organised and able to inspire staff, students and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Early Years / Primary curriculum and assessment for learners with learning difficulties.
• Serve as a senior/middle leader with a track record of delivering school projects.
• Drive improvements within a new school project while meeting deadlines.
• Inspire staff, students and the community with energy, drive and humour.
• Collaborate with leadership team, Trust and Governing Body to deliver strategic aims.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Assessment

Job description

Addington School, part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, seeks an Assistant Headteacher to lead the Early Years and Primary curriculum for learners with learning difficulties. You will join a strong leadership team in an Outstanding special school on the edge of Reading, with opportunities to shape practice across a growing MAT.

The role requires a proven track record in senior/middle leadership, an ability to manage complex timeliness, and a passion for developing staff, pupils and the wider