Assistant Headteacher - Specialist SEND School

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Permanent contract

Supportive colleagues and wider org

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced SEND education professional for a leadership role as Assistant Headteacher in a Cardiff specialist unit supporting children and young people aged 3-19 with complex learning needs.

The post offers a salary of £45,000-£49,000, a permanent 37.5-hour contract, and opportunities to coach staff, shape teaching and curriculum delivery, and drive safeguarding and pupil wellbeing across the school.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching and leadership experience within SEND or specialist education.
• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, autism or complex additional learning needs.
• Confidence developing and evaluating individualised learning programmes.
• Experience coaching staff and contributing to school improvement.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others.
• A genuine commitment to helping children and young people achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day leadership and development of the school.
• Lead improvements in teaching, learning and curriculum delivery.
• Support individualised learning approaches for pupils with complex needs.
• Coach, mentor and develop teachers and support staff.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, quality assurance and self-evaluation.
• Promote safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and positive behaviour support.
• Work closely with parents, carers, therapists and external professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress and help ensure meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Skills

Leadership in SEND

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Coaching staff

Job description

Are you an experienced SEND education professional ready to take the next step in school leadership?

We're working with an established specialist education provider seeking a passionate and capable Assistant Headteachert to join a dedicated school supporting children and young people aged 3-19 with complex learning needs.

The school supports pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), autism, physical and sensory impairments, and communication difficulties.

This is a lovely opportunity to help shape an inclusive, creative learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their potential.

The role

• Support the day-to-day leadership and development of the school.
• Lead improvements in teaching, learning and curriculum delivery.
• Support individualised learning approaches for pupils with complex needs.
• Coach, mentor and develop teachers and support staff.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, quality assurance and self-evaluation.
• Promote safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and positive behaviour support.
• Work closely with parents, carers, therapists and external professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress and help ensure meaningful, measurable outcomes.

About you

• Strong teaching and leadership experience within SEND or specialist education.
• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, autism or complex additional learning needs.
• Confidence developing and evaluating individualised learning programmes.
• Experience coaching staff and contributing to school improvement.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others.
• A genuine commitment to helping children and young people achieve their potential.

What's on offer?

• Salary of £45,000-£49,000.
• Permanent, 37.5-hour contract.
• A welcoming specialist education environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive colleagues and an established wider organisation.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils and their families.

If you're an experienced SEND teacher or education leader looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.