Assistant Headteacher (Special Education)

Job description

Assistant HeadteacherSpecialist SEND Provision | PermanentWest MidlandsCompetitive Salary dependent on experience
An established specialist SEND provision in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher to join on a permanent basis.
This is a pivotal leadership role within a small, values-led setting supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEMH. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher to provide strong operational leadership and ensure high standards across safeguarding, behaviour, and quality of education.
The Role:

• Provide visible, consistent leadership across the provision
• Lead on behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding systems
• Support and develop middle leaders and teaching staff
• Strengthen operational processes and compliance
• Contribute to quality assurance, school improvement planning and inspection readiness
• Help embed a calm, high-expectation culture
• This is primarily a non-teaching or light-teaching role, focused on operational leadership and strategic impact.

The Ideal Candidate:

• QTS essential
• Proven senior leadership experience within SEND / SEMH / alternative provision
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and regulatory understanding
• Confident line manager with the ability to coach and hold colleagues to account
• Practical, steady leadership style with high visibility

Whats on Offer:

• Permanent leadership opportunity
• Supportive and committed leadership team
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen a specialist provision
• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• The opportunity to quickly progress towards Deputy and Headteacher positions

If you are an experienced senior leader looking for a meaningful, long-term leadership role within a specialist setting, please contact David Geaney on07537163028

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£55,000 Per Month

Published at

25-03-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English