Assistant Headteacher - SEN School in Dudley

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our established specialist SEN school in the Dudley area. Dudley Port School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Tipton, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-16 with varying SEN and SEMH needs. Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs.

As an Assistant Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils as a member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of education. You will work to assist the Headteacher in the day-to-day running of the school.

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
• Up to date OFSTED knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience
• Strategically oversee the school’s resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently
• Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school’s vision among all stakeholders
• Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities
• Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community
• Exemplify the school’s values consistently through daily work and actions

Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings. As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes. Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English.

We offer competitive pay rates, occupational sick pay, a Christmas bonus, and a colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2500 per referral! Additional benefits include a financial wellbeing service, life assurance, and a Tastecard for savings on dining, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions.

There are opportunities to progress in your career through our Education Academy, ongoing training and professional development, and a comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. We provide face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme, access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on various topics, and an employee assistance programme – free, confidential support via Bupa.

We have supportive management and senior leaders, high quality CPD opportunities, and a commitment to community and wellbeing. Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support. We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attracting and retaining talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.

Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview under the disability confident employer scheme. We are committed to safeguarding, the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, and enabling a safe culture; a culture that ensures that our employees and the young people in our care and education are safeguarded and receive the right support that meets their individual needs. We promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees, all visitors of Horizon and partner organisations who support us to share this commitment.