Senior Assistant Head

Southview School, Witham; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Assistant Headteacher to join their Senior Leadership Team. This non-teaching role focuses on strategic leadership, supporting staff, and enhancing student outcomes in a growing school environment. With a commitment to collaboration and improvement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education for students with additional needs. If you are an inspirational leader looking to make a lasting impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Inspirational leader with a deep understanding of additional needs.
• Ability to support and develop staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic leadership of the school and manage staff.
• Contribute to whole-school leadership and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Understanding of Additional Needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Training

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7013-204L Position Type: Assistant Headteacher Pay Range: Leadership L5 - L10

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/05/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 15 May 2025

Salary scale: Leadership L5 - L10 (depending on experience/person)

Southview School has recently expanded to include a new College site, business premises, a residential provision, and a hydrotherapy pool. To support this growth, we are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Assistant Head to join our Senior Leadership Team. This will be a non-teaching role with no direct class teaching responsibilities.

About Southview School

Southview operates across two closely situated sites (approximately 100m apart):

• School Site - Catering for Nursery to Year 6.
• College Site - Supporting students from Year 7 to Year 14, also home to our hydrotherapy pool, business premises, and residential provision.

The Role

As a Senior Assistant Head, you will:

• Support the Head and Deputy Head in the strategic leadership of the school as a whole.
• Lead, support, and challenge staff to deliver the best outcomes for students.
• Manage and coordinate staff and external professionals working within the school.
• Mainly based at the College Site, but contribute to whole-school leadership across both sites.
• Support and lead on our exciting development plans!

Who We Are Looking For

We need an inspirational leader who:

• Has a deep understanding of children with additional needs.
• Can support, challenge, and develop staff effectively.
• Takes an analytical and strategic approach to school improvement.
• Is committed to working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing school and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you and we consider a school visit essential. Please contact Julie Cornell to arrange a visit.

Julie Cornell - School Business Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Information about the School

Southview is a special school for students aged from 3-19 years with physical and neurological impairments. Southview School has an Ofsted rating of Outstanding in all areas across the whole school.

Southview is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.