Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Scunthorpe, DN16 1NB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f2661677-4a1c-4327-ad80-045d406b0641 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who is:
• A highly competent and inspirational leader
• Passionate about working in the special education sector
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic learning environment
• Ambitious in enhancing student outcomes and professional practice
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive school community
What the school offers its staff
• A well-resourced, purpose-built SEND school with a strong team ethos
• Support for ongoing professional growth, including high-quality CPD opportunities
• A collaborative and welcoming environment where staff are genuinely valued
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping and further improving SEND provision
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.
We are looking for an individual who is:
• A highly competent and inspirational leader
• Passionate about working in the special education sector
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic learning environment
• Ambitious in enhancing student outcomes and professional practice
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive school community
What the school offers its staff
• A well-resourced, purpose-built SEND school with a strong team ethos
• Support for ongoing professional growth, including high-quality CPD opportunities
• A collaborative and welcoming environment where staff are genuinely valued
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping and further improving SEND provision
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.