Assistant Headteacher

About The Company

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join us and become part of our successful team, giving the very best support to our community every day. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with a range of complex needs and challenges, including PMLD and ASD pupils.

We are committed to providing an excellent education for all learners so that we can equip them with the skills and strategies to live as independent a life as possible in the future.

At Craig y Parc you will find dedicated staff, warm and trusting relationships between adults and students, teachers who listen and make learning fun, an innovative curriculum, a tailored approach to the needs of students, positive engagement, students who go home happy, and a truly stunning learning environment.

In this role you will gain a wealth of experience, and we can offer a solid training package to help you flourish in your role. Most of all we offer a welcoming team environment where everyone’s contribution to the community is noticed and acknowledged.

Craig-Y-Parc School is a independent special school and part of Salutem Care and Education, who provide services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational environments.

Set within its own beautiful grounds near Cardiff, Craig-Y-Parc School offers extensive specialist facilities designed to create an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include accessible outdoor spaces, a hydrotherapy pool, and high-specification sensory areas.

At Craig-Y-Parc School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. Our aim is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.

Craig-Y-Parc’s provision caters for students aged 3 to 19 years of age. Many of our children have profound and multiple learning difficulties. A significant number of the children have additional sensory and physical impairments, autistic spectrum disorder and social and communication difficulties.

Our Floret View provision supports secondary-aged students with special educational needs, including speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join us and become part of our successful team, giving the very best support to our community every day. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with a range of complex needs and challenges, including PMLD and ASD pupils.

• Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
• Lead and support staff in their professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to create and implement the school’s strategic vision, ensuring it aligns with the needs of students with additional learning needs.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the school’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with educational standards and best practices.
• Lead on key initiatives that enhance the quality of education and care, ensuring they are consistent with the school’s ethos and objectives.

• Support the development and implementation of a curriculum tailored to the needs of children, including those with PMLD.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Lead and support teachers to implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring that learning is accessible, meaningful, and engaging.
• Collaborate with external professionals and agencies to ensure holistic support for students, including therapists, social care and other specialists.

• Promote the welfare and safeguarding of students, ensuring a safe,…