Assistant Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9ET |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | fa9ea221-5e75-496a-aaf7-47f973d8cfc6 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
What We’re Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Strong, sustained professional development linked to SEND leadership
• In-depth understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015), including needs linked to MLD, SLD and PMLD
• Knowledge of safeguarding, including vulnerabilities associated with severe and profound needs and non-verbal pupils
• Experience of teaching pupils with complex needs, including medical, sensory and communication requirements
• Proven leadership experience in a specialist setting, including staff development and performance management
• Experience contributing to behaviour, attendance or pastoral leadership
• Strong data analysis skills relating to behaviour, safeguarding and attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils who are non-verbal or have significant communication barriers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence working with healthcare teams, families and multi-agency partners
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer
• Competitive salary
• Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
• A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture
Further details about the role
About the Role
• Provide strategic leadership across key areas of school improvement, contributing to whole-school direction and decision-making.
• Lead high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with MLD, SLD and PMLD, encompassing pre-formal, semi-formal and formal curriculum pathways.
• Oversee personalised learning approaches, sensory-based provision and specialist communication strategies (e.g AAC, PECS).
• Support behaviour culture with empathy, consistency and ambition, using data to drive proactive approaches.
• Play a significant role in safeguarding, attendance and pastoral care systems, ensuring strong multi-agency collaboration.
• Work closely with families, offering sensitive support through complex circumstances, reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Lead, coach and support staff teams through line management, performance development and professional learning.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of EHCP outcomes, curriculum planning and accreditation routes
• Promote inclusion, safety and wellbeing through effective risk assessment for behaviour, mobility, medical needs and personal care.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
What We’re Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Strong, sustained professional development linked to SEND leadership
• In-depth understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015), including needs linked to MLD, SLD and PMLD
• Knowledge of safeguarding, including vulnerabilities associated with severe and profound needs and non-verbal pupils
• Experience of teaching pupils with complex needs, including medical, sensory and communication requirements
• Proven leadership experience in a specialist setting, including staff development and performance management
• Experience contributing to behaviour, attendance or pastoral leadership
• Strong data analysis skills relating to behaviour, safeguarding and attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils who are non-verbal or have significant communication barriers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence working with healthcare teams, families and multi-agency partners
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer
• Competitive salary
• Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
• A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture
Further details about the role
About the Role
• Provide strategic leadership across key areas of school improvement, contributing to whole-school direction and decision-making.
• Lead high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with MLD, SLD and PMLD, encompassing pre-formal, semi-formal and formal curriculum pathways.
• Oversee personalised learning approaches, sensory-based provision and specialist communication strategies (e.g AAC, PECS).
• Support behaviour culture with empathy, consistency and ambition, using data to drive proactive approaches.
• Play a significant role in safeguarding, attendance and pastoral care systems, ensuring strong multi-agency collaboration.
• Work closely with families, offering sensitive support through complex circumstances, reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Lead, coach and support staff teams through line management, performance development and professional learning.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of EHCP outcomes, curriculum planning and accreditation routes
• Promote inclusion, safety and wellbeing through effective risk assessment for behaviour, mobility, medical needs and personal care.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.