Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L12–L21, dependent on experience
About the Role
Flexzo Teach is recruiting an experienced and dedicated Senior Leadership Team Member / Assistant Headteacher to join a specialist SEND school based in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and passionate school leader looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive specialist education environment.
The school is seeking a strong and experienced senior leader with significant experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly those with Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in the strategic leadership, management and ongoing improvement of the school.
This is a broad senior leadership position involving whole-school responsibilities, including teaching and learning, curriculum development, staff management, safeguarding, behaviour and pupil outcomes.
The school is looking for someone with proven leadership experience, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for pupils with complex additional needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
- Lead and monitor teaching and learning standards across the school, ensuring high-quality educational provision.
- Support curriculum development to ensure learning is engaging, accessible and appropriate for pupils with SEND.
- Monitor pupil progress, attainment and outcomes through observations, assessments and school performance data.
- Lead, manage and support teaching and support staff, promoting professional development and high standards of practice.
- Contribute to staff recruitment, performance management and ongoing professional development.
- Take responsibility for reviewing and developing behaviour management strategies, including therapeutic approaches to supporting pupils with complex needs.
- Work closely with parents, carers, external agencies and other professionals to support pupils' individual needs.
- Support safeguarding procedures and undertake Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) responsibilities.
- Monitor whole-school attendance and contribute to strategies for improving attendance.
- Support the effective management of school resources, funding and budgets.
- Deliver staff training and CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management and therapeutic approaches.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture that places pupils' wellbeing and development at the centre of decision-making.
Requirements
- Significant teaching and senior leadership experience within a UK SEND or specialist school setting.
- Strong experience supporting pupils with SLD and/or PMLD.
- Proven experience leading teams, improving teaching standards and contributing to whole-school development.
- A strong understanding of SEND education, differentiated learning and specialist curriculum planning.
- Experience monitoring teaching quality, pupil progress and educational outcomes.
- Excellent staff management, communication and organisational skills.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with experience or willingness to undertake Deputy DSL duties.
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to behaviour management and supporting pupils with complex needs.
- Understanding of safer recruitment procedures and staff development.
- Knowledge of school funding, resource allocation and budget management.
- The ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff, parents and external professionals.
- A proactive, resilient and compassionate leadership approach, with a commitment to inclusive education.
What We Offer
- A permanent, full-time senior leadership opportunity within a specialist SEND school.
- Competitive salary on the Leadership Pay Scale (L12–L21), dependent on experience.
- The opportunity to play a key role in whole-school leadership and strategic development.
- A rewarding position supporting pupils with complex learning and developmental needs.
- The chance to contribute to curriculum development, school improvement and outstanding SEND provision.
- Opportunities to lead and develop teaching and support teams.
- A collaborative working environment alongside an experienced senior leadership team.
- An opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to pupils, staff and the wider school community.
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SLT/ Assistant Headteacher employer: Flexzo Teach
Flexzo Teach is an outstanding employer for Mathematics Teachers, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where educators can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and student empowerment, teachers are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located in a welcoming secondary academy, you will enjoy the benefits of exclusive permanent roles without the stress of job searching, all while contributing to a culture that values resilience and independent learning.
