Assistant Head Teacher in Pentyrch

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join us at our independent day school for 3 to 19 years. Currently, the age range is 9-18 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with a range of complex needs. Many of our children have profound and multiple learning difficulties. A significant number of the children have additional sensory and physical impairments, autistic spectrum disorder and social and communication difficulties.

Set within its own beautiful grounds near Cardiff, Craig-Y-Parc School offers extensive specialist facilities designed to create an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include accessible outdoor spaces, a hydrotherapy pool, and high-specification sensory areas. Our Floret View provision supports secondary-aged students with special educational needs, including speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

About The Role of Assistant Head Teacher:

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join us and become part of our successful team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with a range of complex needs and challenges, including PMLD and ASD pupils.

Job Responsibilities of Assistant Head Teacher:

• Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
• Lead and support staff in their professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to create and implement the school’s strategic vision, ensuring it aligns with the needs of students with additional learning needs.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the school’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with educational standards and best practices.
• Lead on key initiatives that enhance the quality of education and care, ensuring they are consistent with the school’s ethos and objectives.

Curriculum & Learning:

• Support the development and implementation of a curriculum tailored to the needs of children, including those with PMLD.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Lead and support teachers to implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring that learning is accessible, meaningful, and engaging.
• Collaborate with external professionals and agencies to ensure holistic support for students, including therapists, social care and other specialists.

Requirements for Assistant Head Teacher:

• You’ll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status.
• You’ll also need a minimum of 2 years leadership and management experience.
• Proven experience working across both Primary (KS1/2) and Secondary (KS3/4/5) age brackets. Understanding how autism manifests differently in a 5-year-old versus an 18-year-old transitioning to adulthood is critical.
• Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning.
• Your understanding of what good behaviours for learning look like.
• Your effective leadership and coaching skills.
• Your knowledge of how best to use your interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team.
• Deep understanding of specialized interventions (e.g., PECS, TEACCH, Attention Autism, or Verbal Behaviour) and adaptive curriculum styling.

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000

For more information about this Assistant Head Teacher opportunity contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions.