Assistant Head Teacher- Beaufort School
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6BJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 38213b79-9070-4ab9-b97e-deae7f395bd0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to develop and implement school improvement plans, drive change, and promote high standards in teaching, behaviour, and outcomes.
SEND Expertise: Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including EHCP implementation and inclusive education practices.
Teaching & Curriculum Development: Skilled in promoting high-quality, personalised teaching and learning; capable of leading curriculum design that meets a diverse range of complex needs.
Safeguarding & Welfare: Desired Experience as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), with in-depth knowledge of safeguarding protocols and a commitment to pupil well-being.
Data-Driven Improvement: Competent in using data, assessment, and pupil voice to inform planning, interventions, and school self-evaluation.
Staff Development & Line Management: Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills to lead and support high-performing teams.
Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively with staff, families, governors, and external professionals to ensure joined-up support for pupils.
Operational Oversight: Understanding of statutory responsibilities including health and safety, safeguarding compliance, and resource deployment.
Personal Attributes: Resilient, emotionally intelligent, reflective, and solution-focused, with a clear commitment to continuous improvement and high expectations for all.
What the school offers its staff
At Beaufort Special School, we are committed to creating a supportive, purposeful, and inspiring environment for all staff. As an Assistant Head Teacher, you will benefit from:
A Unique Leadership Opportunity
Be part of a passionate Senior Leadership Team driving meaningful, whole-school transformation at a pivotal time in the school's journey.
Impactful Work
Make a real difference to the lives of pupils with complex and diverse needs, helping shape an inclusive and ambitious educational offer.
Professional Development
Ongoing access to high-quality CPD, coaching, and leadership training tailored to your development goals and future career progression.
Collaborative Culture
Work alongside dedicated and experienced professionals in a close-knit school community that values teamwork, empathy, and innovation.
Supportive Environment
Strong pastoral and wellbeing support for staff, recognising the emotional demands of working in a special school setting.
A Voice in School Development
Play a key role in shaping strategy, influencing practice, and embedding a positive, high-expectation culture throughout the school.
Opportunities for Innovation
Freedom to lead change, pilot new approaches, and help co-create a school environment where every child can thrive.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to develop and implement school improvement plans, drive change, and promote high standards in teaching, behaviour, and outcomes.
SEND Expertise: Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including EHCP implementation and inclusive education practices.
Teaching & Curriculum Development: Skilled in promoting high-quality, personalised teaching and learning; capable of leading curriculum design that meets a diverse range of complex needs.
Safeguarding & Welfare: Desired Experience as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), with in-depth knowledge of safeguarding protocols and a commitment to pupil well-being.
Data-Driven Improvement: Competent in using data, assessment, and pupil voice to inform planning, interventions, and school self-evaluation.
Staff Development & Line Management: Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills to lead and support high-performing teams.
Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively with staff, families, governors, and external professionals to ensure joined-up support for pupils.
Operational Oversight: Understanding of statutory responsibilities including health and safety, safeguarding compliance, and resource deployment.
Personal Attributes: Resilient, emotionally intelligent, reflective, and solution-focused, with a clear commitment to continuous improvement and high expectations for all.
What the school offers its staff
At Beaufort Special School, we are committed to creating a supportive, purposeful, and inspiring environment for all staff. As an Assistant Head Teacher, you will benefit from:
A Unique Leadership Opportunity
Be part of a passionate Senior Leadership Team driving meaningful, whole-school transformation at a pivotal time in the school's journey.
Impactful Work
Make a real difference to the lives of pupils with complex and diverse needs, helping shape an inclusive and ambitious educational offer.
Professional Development
Ongoing access to high-quality CPD, coaching, and leadership training tailored to your development goals and future career progression.
Collaborative Culture
Work alongside dedicated and experienced professionals in a close-knit school community that values teamwork, empathy, and innovation.
Supportive Environment
Strong pastoral and wellbeing support for staff, recognising the emotional demands of working in a special school setting.
A Voice in School Development
Play a key role in shaping strategy, influencing practice, and embedding a positive, high-expectation culture throughout the school.
Opportunities for Innovation
Freedom to lead change, pilot new approaches, and help co-create a school environment where every child can thrive.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.