Assistant Head of School

Dovetail and Slate

Assistant Head of School

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000
Contract: Full Time | Term Time Only



Make a genuine difference every day.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced education professional to join a specialist setting as an Assistant Head of School.

Working alongside the Head of School, you'll play a key role in leading teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding while helping create an inclusive environment where every young person can thrive.

This role would suit an ambitious middle leader, Assistant Head, Deputy Head, SENCO or experienced teacher ready to take the next step into senior leadership.



The Role

You'll support the day-to-day leadership of the school by:

  • Supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the provision
  • Leading behaviour, attendance and pastoral initiatives
  • Coaching and developing teaching and support staff
  • Working closely with families and external professionals
  • Supporting safeguarding procedures and multi-agency working
  • Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to school improvement planning
  • Helping create a positive, inclusive and aspirational learning culture


About You

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Experience working within education in a leadership or middle leadership capacity
  • Strong knowledge of SEND, SEMH or inclusive educational practice
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience supporting staff development and improving teaching practice
  • A calm, resilient and child-centred approach
  • A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people


What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Term-time only working pattern
  • Ongoing CPD and leadership development
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership team
  • Opportunity to shape practice and influence school improvement
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people

If you're passionate about inclusive education and ready for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

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