SEN Assistant Headteacher (Job Share)

Teaching Personnel; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Farnborough seeks an Assistant Headteacher (Job Share) to provide strategic leadership in curriculum development and assessment systems. This part-time role includes responsibilities for staff professional development and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all pupils. Candidates should possess a strong background in educational leadership and SEND pedagogy, with a commitment to improving educational outcomes. Competitive salary on Leadership Scale 6-14 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership and curriculum development.
• Strong understanding of assessment frameworks and SEND pedagogy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead professional development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evaluation of the school curriculum.
• Oversee assessment frameworks and data analysis for pupil progress.
• Coordinate the annual CPD programme and support staff development.

Skills

Curriculum development

Assessment systems

Professional development

Evidence-informed practice

Leadership

SEND knowledge

Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Assistant Headteacher (Job Share)

Pay/Grade: Leadership Scale 6-14
Working Pattern: Part-time, Monday-Wednesday
Responsible To: Head of School
Responsible For: Curriculum, assessment, CPD, AET training coordination, outreach strategy
Partnership Arrangement: This role operates as a job share with the Assistant Headteacher (In-Class Pedagogy & Practice). Together, both postholders hold joint responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of Teaching & Learning across the school.

The Assistant Headteacher (Research, Curriculum & Training) will provide high-level strategic leadership in the areas of curriculum development, assessment systems, staff professional development, and evidence-informed practice. This role directly supports the school's vision for an ambitious, inclusive, and research‑led approach to education, ensuring that all pupils—particularly those with SEND—receive high‑quality learning experiences.

The postholder will act as the Lead Trainer Coordinator for the Hampshire Autism Education Trust (AET), overseeing the delivery, quality assurance, and strategic direction of AET training across the region. This includes supporting trainers, maintaining fidelity to the AET framework, and ensuring compliance with commissioning agreements.

A significant aspect of the role involves leading the school's Outreach programme, ensuring that support for external schools and settings is impactful, high‑quality, and aligned with county‑wide expectations and quality assurance processes.

Working collaboratively with the Assistant Headteacher (In-Class Pedagogy & Practice), the postholder will jointly shape the overarching Teaching & Learning strategy, contribute to school improvement planning, and support whole‑school priorities. The role also includes teaching commitments where appropriate, modelling outstanding practice.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder contributes to all aspects of operational leadership, including safeguarding, behaviour oversight, staff line management, duty responsibilities, and organisational development.

• Lead on the intent, design, sequencing, and ongoing evaluation of the school curriculum to ensure it is ambitious, inclusive, and responsive to pupil need.
• Coordinate curriculum reviews and ensure alignment with the school's vision, research, and statutory expectations.
• Provide guidance and support to subject and phase leaders in the adoption and embedding of curriculum innovation.

• Oversee the whole‑school assessment framework, including systems for moderation, analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Ensure assessment arrangements are purposeful, workload‑conscious, and supportive of pupil progress.
• Analyse school‑wide data and prepare detailed reports for SLT, governors, and external partners, identifying trends and recommending strategic actions.

• Design, coordinate, and evaluate the annual CPD programme, including INSET days, twilight sessions, and coaching pathways.
• Support staff in accessing high‑quality professional learning, including facilitating NPQ and research‑engagement opportunities.
• Lead initiatives that promote reflective practice, pedagogical development, and a culture of continual improvement.

• Horizon‑scan developments in educational research, SEND pedagogy, and national guidance.
• Translate research insights into practical strategies that support staff development and improved outcomes for pupils.
• Promote and support practitioner enquiry and evidence‑informed decision‑making across the school.

• Act as Lead Trainer Coordinator for Hampshire AET, overseeing training delivery, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Maintain strong relationships with county partners, external trainers, and commissioning bodies.
• Ensure AET provision remains fully aligned with national standards and contributes positively to system‑wide SEND practice.