Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion; maternity cover

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion (maternity cover)

100% FTE

L11-L15

Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Required from 1 September 2026 (if possible)

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Assistant Headteacher at Pakefield High School during maternity cover. The role will coordinate and lead whole‑school responsibility for all SEN, attendance and Children in Care activities.

• Lead and manage all SEN, attendance and Children in Care activities and initiatives.
• Develop a strong, collaborative team and drive high standards of teaching and learning.
• Ensure outstanding outcomes for all students.
• Work under the direction of the Head of School and alongside the Senior Leadership Team.
• Set high standards for students, staff and the school community.

• Ambitious and driven leader capable of bringing vision, cohesion and excellence to the role.
• Willing to undertake safeguarding screening, including Enhanced DBS and at least two references covering the last 3 years, preferably from work with Children or Vulnerable Adults.
• Post exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and subject to criminal conviction declaration if shortlisted.

By joining Pakefield High School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to securing the best outcomes for young people.

• Opportunity to lead within a forward‑thinking and dynamic SLT.
• Significant and lasting impact on young people.
• Creative and innovative environment that values collaboration and new ideas.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Welcoming and supportive staff community.

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undertake safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least two references covering the last three years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.