Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Cambian New Elizabethan School, Kidderminster

40 hours per week, term time

Salary of up to £54,849.60 DOE

Location: Kidderminster

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £54,849.60 DOE

Hours per week: 40

Closing date: 31 July 2026

Purpose of the Role - To lead on either:

• Raising achievement and progress across the school through effective assessment, teaching, and staff development. The postholder will ensure that all pupils make sustained progress through high-quality teaching, robust assessment, and a culture of professional excellence among staff.
• Inclusion across the school, ensuring that all pupils receive high-quality, personalised education and support. The postholder will act as the school’s SENDCO, leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive practices that promote equality, access, and achievement for all learners.

• Leading strategies to raise achievement
• Target setting and interventions
• Celebrating pupil success
• Coordinating professional development programmes
• Mentoring and coaching staff
• Leading moderation and standardisation
• Promoting reflective practice and continuous improvement

• Oversee the identification, assessment, and provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and maintain accurate and up-to-date SEND records.
• Coordinate and chair annual reviews, ensuring that Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are implemented effectively.
• Lead and support staff in developing high-quality differentiated teaching and learning strategies.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to pupil support.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and support plans on pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Champion inclusive practice across all areas of school life, ensuring equity of access and opportunity.
• Fulfil the role of SENCo as outlined in the SEND code of practice.

• Support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in delivering the school’s vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and professional growth.
• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation, improvement planning, and quality assurance processes.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, respect, and understanding for all pupils.
• To take on a teaching responsibility as required

• Line manage staff, supporting them to achieve high standards.
• Contribute to recruitment, induction, performance management, and retention of high-quality staff.
• Lead professional development for staff.

• Lead initiatives to improve teaching quality and learning outcomes across the school.
• Model outstanding teaching and provide coaching, mentoring, and feedback to staff.
• Support the development of differentiated and autism-informed teaching strategies.

• Design and deliver a comprehensive professional development programme aligned with school priorities.
• Lead on performance management, ensuring that staff receive constructive feedback and clear development targets.
• Support Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and new staff through induction and mentoring.
• Foster a collaborative culture of peer observation, reflection, and shared best practice.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with leadership experience and/or National Award for SEN Coordination
• Proven track record of improving pupil outcomes and leading staff development or proven experience in leading SEND and inclusion
• Strong understanding of autism and strategies for supporting autistic learners.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education, safeguarding, and professional excellence.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.

• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Ongoing CPD and training in SEND pedagogy
• Opportunities to help shape and develop our…