Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f95f3619-d4bc-41a6-b413-9f8299ab6415 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join Pinewood School at a crucial time of growth and improvement.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our team. You will support the Headteacher in leading and managing the school, with a focus on curriculum and Teaching & Learning, alongside school improvement and a shared responsibility for the school. The responsibilities will be shared with the Deputy Headteacher in the absence of the Headteacher. The role of Assistant Headteacher includes a 50% teaching commitment.
At Pinewood, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for an individual who:
• Believes that students should be central to all decision-making
• Is hard-working and resilient
• Demonstrates creativity and a solution-driven approach
• Possesses strong skills in building and maintaining relationships
• Embraces challenges with enthusiasm
Experience of working in a Special School is not a prerequisite. More importantly, we value enthusiasm and a willingness to develop within this exciting, challenging, and rewarding area of education.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose Pinewood School?
• Students: An opportunity to work with an amazing cohort of pupils
• New state-of-the-art building: A brand-new school building, due for completion by January 2026.
• Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking.
• Rural Location: Experience the charm of a peaceful rural setting.
• Employee Wellbeing Services: We offer a comprehensive wellbeing package to support our staff.
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.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join Pinewood School at a crucial time of growth and improvement.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our team. You will support the Headteacher in leading and managing the school, with a focus on curriculum and Teaching & Learning, alongside school improvement and a shared responsibility for the school. The responsibilities will be shared with the Deputy Headteacher in the absence of the Headteacher. The role of Assistant Headteacher includes a 50% teaching commitment.
At Pinewood, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for an individual who:
• Believes that students should be central to all decision-making
• Is hard-working and resilient
• Demonstrates creativity and a solution-driven approach
• Possesses strong skills in building and maintaining relationships
• Embraces challenges with enthusiasm
Experience of working in a Special School is not a prerequisite. More importantly, we value enthusiasm and a willingness to develop within this exciting, challenging, and rewarding area of education.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose Pinewood School?
• Students: An opportunity to work with an amazing cohort of pupils
• New state-of-the-art building: A brand-new school building, due for completion by January 2026.
• Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking.
• Rural Location: Experience the charm of a peaceful rural setting.
• Employee Wellbeing Services: We offer a comprehensive wellbeing package to support our staff.
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.