Assistant Headteacher (SEND)
Outstanding Secondary Special School
Pay scale WL7 to WL11
(£61,582 to £67,796)
We are seeking an exceptional, ambitious and values‑driven leader to join our dedicated and experienced Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher (SEND) at our Outstanding secondary special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties (MLD).
This exciting role carries strategic responsibility for SEND across the whole school, including fulfilling the statutory role of SENCo. The successful candidate will lead and further develop inclusive practice, contribute significantly to senior leadership decision‑making, and play a key role in shaping the next phase of the school’s development. The post will particularly appeal to experienced leaders aspiring to Deputy headship who wish to deepen their leadership experience within a highly supportive and successful school environment.
We welcome applications from candidates who are:
· Experienced leaders from special or mainstream settings
· Primary or secondary specialists with relevant leadership experience
· Strongly committed to inclusive practice and high‑quality SEND provision
The successful candidate will join a highly skilled, collaborative and committed staff team and will play a key role in driving continued excellence and shaping the school’s future development.
Why join us?
· Consistently judged outstanding by Ofsted (2009, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2024)
· A thriving and ambitious school, exceptionally well‑placed to move confidently into its next phase of development, supported by outstanding facilities and a superb, committed staff team.
· Robust support, coaching and development for senior leaders
· A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with staff voice valued and promoted through an active staff voice group
· Working within a forward‑thinking, values‑driven and highly supportive Trust (WMAT) that invests in leadership development.