SLT/ Assistant Headteacher

Flexzo Teach; Stanstead St Margarets; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexzo Teach in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, seeks an experienced Senior Leadership Team Member / Assistant Headteacher to join a specialist SEND school.

You will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in strategic leadership, drive the School Improvement Plan, and lead teaching, learning, safeguarding and curriculum decisions for children with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Significant teaching and senior leadership experience within a UK SEND or specialist school setting.
• Strong experience supporting pupils with SLD and/or PMLD.
• Proven experience leading teams, improving teaching standards and contributing to whole-school development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
• Lead and monitor teaching and learning standards across the school, ensuring high-quality educational provision.
• Support curriculum development to ensure learning is engaging, accessible and appropriate for pupils with SEND.
• Monitor pupil progress, attainment and outcomes through observations, assessments and school performance data.
• Lead, manage and support teaching and support staff, promoting professional development and high standards of practice.
• Contribute to staff recruitment, performance management and ongoing professional development.
• Take responsibility for reviewing and developing behaviour management strategies, including therapeutic approaches to supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Work closely with parents, carers, external agencies and other professionals to support pupils' individual needs.
• Support safeguarding procedures and undertake Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) responsibilities.
• Monitor whole-school attendance and contribute to strategies for improving attendance.
• Support the effective management of school resources, funding and budgets.
• Deliver staff training and CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management and therapeutic approaches.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture that places pupils' wellbeing and development at the centre of decision-making.

Job description

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L12–L21, dependent on experience

About the Role

Flexzo Teach is recruiting an experienced and dedicated Senior Leadership Team Member / Assistant Headteacher to join a specialist SEND school based in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and passionate school leader looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive specialist education environment.

The school is seeking a strong and experienced senior leader with significant experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly those with Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in the strategic leadership, management and ongoing improvement of the school.

This is a broad senior leadership position involving whole-school responsibilities, including teaching and learning, curriculum development, staff management, safeguarding, behaviour and pupil outcomes.

The school is looking for someone with proven leadership experience, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for pupils with complex additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
• Lead and monitor teaching and learning standards across the school, ensuring high-quality educational provision.
• Support curriculum development to ensure learning is engaging, accessible and appropriate for pupils with SEND.
• Monitor pupil progress, attainment and outcomes through observations, assessments and school performance data.
• Lead, manage and support teaching and support staff, promoting professional development and high standards of practice.
• Contribute to staff recruitment, performance management and ongoing professional development.
• Take responsibility for reviewing and developing behaviour management strategies, including therapeutic approaches to supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Work closely with parents, carers, external agencies and other professionals to support pupils' individual needs.
• Support safeguarding procedures and undertake Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) responsibilities.
• Monitor whole-school attendance and contribute to strategies for improving attendance.
• Support the effective management of school resources, funding and budgets.
• Deliver staff training and CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management and therapeutic approaches.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture that places pupils' wellbeing and development at the centre of decision-making.

Requirements

• Significant teaching and senior leadership experience within a UK SEND or specialist school setting.
• Strong experience supporting pupils with SLD and/or PMLD.
• Proven experience leading teams, improving teaching standards and contributing to whole-school development.
• A strong understanding of SEND education, differentiated learning and specialist curriculum planning.
• Experience monitoring teaching quality, pupil progress and educational outcomes.
• Excellent staff management, communication and organisational skills.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with experience or willingness to undertake Deputy DSL duties.
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to behaviour management and supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Understanding of safer recruitment procedures and staff development.
• Knowledge of school funding, resource allocation and budget management.
• The ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff, parents and external professionals.
• A proactive, resilient and compassionate leadership approach, with a commitment to inclusive education.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full-time senior leadership opportunity within a specialist SEND school.
• Competitive salary on the Leadership Pay Scale (L12–L21), dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to play a key role in whole-school leadership and strategic development.
• A rewarding position supporting pupils with complex learning and developmental needs.
• The chance to contribute to curriculum development, school improvement and outstanding SEND provision.
• Opportunities to lead and develop teaching and support teams.
• A collaborative working environment alongside an experienced senior leadership team.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to pupils, staff and the wider school community.