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Assistant Headteacher - (Bushbury SEN School - Wolverhampton)
Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1507
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
37.5
Location:
Closing Date:
26/11/2026
Job Category:
Education
Region / Division:
West Midlands
Business Unit:
Education
Job Introduction
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!
Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join the team at our Bushbury SEN School based in Wolverhampton (WV10)
Bushbury School is a specialist school for pupils aged 7-19 with Autism and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).
Based in Wolverhampton, the school has been thoughtfully designed and renovated to the highest standards, providing bright, modern learning spaces that inspire and engage. The school features safe, multifunctional co-regulation spaces and a beautiful sensory garden designed to enrich students’ learning experiences.
You will be specifically tasked to have responsibility for the areas of Behaviour and Attendance, Personal Development and Post 16 in a specialist SEN provision.
Horizon operates with a set of core values – Compassionate, Inspiring, Dependable and Collaborative. We expect our leaders to exemplify our values in every aspect of their role. A true leader is one who uses these values as a compass, guiding actions, decision-making, and fulfilling our collective mission of providing the very best outcomes for our young people.
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 educational. You will work to assist the Head teacher in the day to day running of the school.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING:
- Lead on curriculum, Teaching and Achievement.
- Exams Officer
- Mentoring teachers and staff through qualifications.
- Experience in behaviour and timetabling
Bright Futures, Inspired By You.
- QTS or QTLS Qualification
- Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
- Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
- Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.
The ideal candidate should:
- 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.
- Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey.
- 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.
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You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
Closing date for this role is the 26th November, Please not we may close this job role early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Assistant Headteacher - (Bushbury SEN School - Wolverhampton) employer: Horizon Care Ltd
At Olympus Academy in South Croydon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our SENCOs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our staff benefit from comprehensive support from senior leadership, ensuring they can focus on delivering high-quality education to our diverse student body. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs while enjoying a collaborative culture that values your contributions and aspirations.
