We're Hiring: Assistant Headteacher - SEN School

Outcomes First Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with employer matches

Wellbeing support & health programmes

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher for Baston House School in Maidstone, Kent. The role focuses on primary provision within a specialist setting for pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs, leading teaching, learning and safeguarding.

You will work with the Headteacher and SLT to shape behavior, staff development and pupil outcomes, ensuring joined-up support with education, therapy and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in primary education.
• Strong understanding of SEND and ASC needs.
• Ability to drive teaching quality, pupil outcomes and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in delivering the school's vision and priorities.
• Provide strong leadership across Primary provision and pupil progress.
• Monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with education, therapy, clinical and pastoral colleagues to coordinate support.
• Lead safeguarding and staff professional development.
• Contribute to quality assurance and school improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

SEND expertise

Staff development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm, Champion Primary Education.

Baston House School is a specialist school supporting pupils aged 5 to 19 with a range of additional and complex needs. While our provision spans this wider age range, the main focus of this Deputy Headteacher position will be our Primary aged pupils, providing strong leadership that ensures their learning, development and individual needs remain at the heart of our practice.

We're looking for an experienced and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who understands the importance of getting those early foundations right. Working alongside the Headteacher and senior leadership team, you'll have significant influence across Primary provision, helping shape teaching and learning, behaviour and attitudes, staff development and pupil outcomes.

This is a visible leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with a genuine understanding of pupils with complex needs. You'll work closely with education, therapy, clinical and pastoral colleagues to create an ambitious and nurturing environment where pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally.

You'll play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of Baston House School, with a particular focus on our Primary aged pupils and provision.

• Support the Headteacher in delivering the school's vision, values and strategic priorities
• Provide strong leadership across Primary provision, maintaining ambitious expectations for teaching, learning and pupil progress
• Monitor pupil progress, outcomes and individual targets, using this information to identify priorities and drive improvement
• Work collaboratively with education, therapy, clinical and pastoral colleagues to ensure pupils receive coordinated and individualised support
• Support admissions and transitions, helping ensure pupils receive the right provision from the beginning
• Line manage, coach and develop colleagues through supervision, appraisal and professional development
• Lead and promote effective safeguarding practice, ensuring pupil welfare remains paramount
• Contribute to quality assurance, staff training, compliance and school improvement
• Ensure practice reflects relevant SEND legislation, regulatory standards and school policies

We're looking for a leader who understands Primary education as well as the complexity of specialist provision.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Significant experience supporting pupils with SEND and complex needs, Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated needs. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life. Our focus is on developing academic skills, social understanding, emotional wellbeing, and independence, enabling each pupil to achieve positive outcomes and prepare for their next steps. By fostering a strong sense of community and personalised learning, Baston House ensures every pupil is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

• Strong experience and understanding of working with Primary aged pupils
• A strong understanding of inclusive teaching, behaviour support and individualised approaches to learning
• The ability to use pupil progress and outcomes to inform improvement and maintain high expectations
• Experience of motivating, coaching and developing colleagues
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship building skills
• A collaborative approach to working with education, therapy, clinical and pastoral professionals
• A commitment to safeguarding and achieving the best possible outcomes for every pupil

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.