Assistant Headteacher
hace 3 días
Barnsley
Assistant Headteacher ( with teaching responsibilities ) - SEMH School Salary: Up to £50,000 Location: Barnsley About the school We are a Good-rated 20 place bespoke SEMH school with a strong, stable team, excellent systems and processes, and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and culture. As we prepare for future growth, we are looking for a dynamic and passionate Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who thrives in a small, nurturing environment and wants to make a significant impact. The Assistant Head will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school while maintaining meaningful classroom contact. Key Responsibilities • Balance leadership duties with a teaching commitment., • Oversee high-quality teaching and learning across the school., • Drive curriculum development, ensuring it meets the needs of our SEMH learners., • Lead and support CPD initiatives for staff., • Conduct learning walks and provide feedback to develop teaching practice., • Manage small teaching teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and positive staff culture., • Contribute to strategic planning and support the Headteacher in the continued improvement and expansion of the school. About You • Hold a QTS or equivalent qualification, • Proven experience leading or developing a team, within a specialist SEN/SEMH setting., • The ability to inspire, coach, and support colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching., • A track record of contributing to whole-school improvement, teaching and learning initiatives, or curriculum development., • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to balance classroom commitments with leadership responsibilities., • A reflective, resilient, and relational approach to working with both students and staff. Contact Details: To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Jordanna Osborn at 02394211147 or Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.