Assistant Head Teacher

Aspris; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and discount scheme

Blue Light discount card

Teacher's Pension

SEN allowance

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and career progressio

PVG/DBS checks paid

Wellbeing support

Relocation package

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a dynamic leader to join Sedgemoor Manor School, driving SEND-related initiatives and strengthening the school's leadership capacity. The role emphasizes safeguarding, personal development, and inclusive practices within a small, supportive setting.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant honours degree, PGCE, and QTS, with leadership experience and a strong understanding of SEND legislation. A collaborative, student-centred approach is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a related subject is required.
• PGCE or equivalent in secondary or primary education.
• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• Experience leading or managing teams in education is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role to strengthen the school's leadership team and its capacity.
• Oversee areas such as behaviour and engagement, safeguarding, personal development, and SENDCo responsibilities.
• Collaborate with staff, parents/carers, external agencies, and students to deliver inclusive education.

Skills

Leadership and management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative working

Education

Honours degree in a related subject

PGCE or equivalent in secondary or primary education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Start date: Ideally September 26 but will consider a January 27 start. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting inclusive practices and personal development across the school and ensuring that all learners have access to high-quality education tailored to their individual needs.

We are seeking a candidate to build and strengthen our leadership team and its capacity to support the school. Areas of responsibility could include some or all of the following, though we are open to ideas for candidates with particular strengths;

• Behaviour and engagement
• Safeguarding Lead
• Personal development
• Assistant SENDCo role

Our Benefits Include

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Teacher's Pension
• SEN allowance
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Relocation package*
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

About The School

Sedgemoor Manor School is very different to most schools, set in a calm idyllic site with several buildings for our small teaching groups (maximum 6 pupils) to engage and learn. We are almost at capacity with 100 places for pupils in year 3 through to sixth form. Sedgemoor Manor provides education for autistic children and young people, who are supported in working towards overcoming various challenges. The staff, curriculum, site and experiences here enable them to thrive and achieve excellent accreditation outcomes. Many pupils go onto college and university.

Person Specification

• Good quality Honours degree in a related subject
• PGCE or equivalent in secondary or primary education
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to deliver elements of key curriculum areas
• Successful experience teaching the relevant subject at Key Stage 2, 3 or 4
• Leadership and management experience
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, external agencies, and students.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent relationships with children and young people
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

We offer a warm and nurturing environment, where pupils receive the support, they need to develop emotionally and socially and prepare to learn again. Our highly experienced and dedicated staff team make learning feel worthwhile and enjoyable for our young people. They build positive and meaningful connections so that pupils feel secure, understood and valued.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.