Assistant Headteacher

Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring leader to join the leadership team of this thriving special school. Shepherds Down school is a large primary special school for children with a range of learning difficulties. The school currently has 190 pupils on roll, organised in 20 classes with over 100 staff. 

The school was judged Good in February 2023 and the school continues to be dedicated to securing the best outcomes for children and meeting the challenge of providing the best education for every child.

The leadership team consists of the Headteacher, deputy and two assistant headteachers. The school are looking to recruit an assistant headteacher to replace one of the existing assistants who will be leaving the school in July. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an exemplary practitioner with proven expertise across the primary age range
• Has the ability to model practice by effectively leading a class team and leading children’s learning within a class for 2/3 days of the week.
• Has knowledge and experience of teaching children with a range of special needs, including ASD and or PMLD
• Has the ability to work well in a team and is keen to develop leadership skills
• Is able to support the implementation of change
• Has good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Is Dedicated and passionate in ensuring the best education for children with special educational needs
• Is reflective, creative and resilient

In return we can offer you the opportunity to:

• Work with a diverse and dedicated staff team
• Have 2/3 days out of class each week to perform the leadership role.
• Develop your leadership skills and receive ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to developing and improving practice and be part of securing the best education for all the children at Shepherds Down school.
• As part of a dedicated leadership team make a difference to the children and their families at this school

Please visit our school website for further information about the school. We warmly invite you to visit in person prior to your application or arrange an informal conversation about the post with the Head Teacher, please contact the school on 01962 713445 directly to arrange this, or request an application pack.

Interviews will take place on 3rd March 2025

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.