Assistant Headteacher KS1​/KS2

The Village School is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher.

If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated, and forward-thinking leader, with the energy and passion to change lives then this could be an excellent opportunity for you. This post is a key role in supporting and growing The Village School as part of the Compass Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide professional leadership and management for the school team and take responsibility for the overall well-being, and happiness of each learner in line with the school’s Vision, Ethos and Values.
• Be responsible for ensuring that every learner has access to and gains maximum benefit from the school’s curriculum, including excellent pastoral support and guidance. They will ensure the highest level of attainment for all learners across the school.
• Be accountable for the Key Stage Progress performance.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS and all checks in relation to KCSIE September 2026 will be carried out.

• A school previously judged Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2023) and celebrated by Challenge Partners
• A rich, integrated curriculum spanning EYFS through to Year 14 On-site therapeutic provision delivered through a multidisciplinary team, with services continuing to develop in line with pupil needs
• A stable, experienced and skilled Senior Leadership Team Compass Learning Partnership, a two-school specialist SEND MAT with a track record of outstanding practice
• The opportunity to make a profound and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.