Assistant Headteacher

• Stone Lodge Academy
• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9HW
• Salary: Competitive Salary (up to 0.5 FTE)
• Hours: Part time
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5245

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join us as Assistant Headteacher
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This is a key senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to contribute strategically and operationally to the continued development of a high-quality, inclusive provision for pupils with SEND. You will play a central role in driving whole-school improvement, ensuring consistently high standards across teaching, learning, behaviour and pupil outcomes.

Working closely with the Head of School and the wider Senior Leadership Team, you will provide clear, visible and effective leadership across the school. You will take a leading role in improving the quality of teaching and learning, supporting staff to deliver a personalised and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils. You will also champion a strong culture of inclusion and pastoral care, ensuring that behaviour approaches are consistent, relational and trauma‑informed, and that the school environment remains calm, safe and supportive for both pupils and staff.

This role would suit an experienced and reflective practitioner with a strong track record of impact, who is either already operating at a senior level or ready to take the next step in their leadership career. You will be committed to improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs, developing staff through coaching and professional dialogue, and contributing to strategic planning and self‑evaluation.

In return, you will have the opportunity to shape practice at a whole‑school level and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and forward‑thinking leadership team.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• family friendly policies and flexible working
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• employee wellbeing initiatives
• free parking
• company events
• access to various memberships and discount schemes
• learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• funded subject course development for your role
• range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• career progression opportunities

Closing date: 10 July 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre‑employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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