Assistant Head Teacher - Chilton Bridge School in Yeovil

An exciting opportunity for an experienced senior teacher & middle leader to join us as an Assistant Head Teacher. Chilton Bridge School is an independent specialist school for pupils aged 6 – 19, situated near Yeovil, Somerset. Our creative, individualised approach to learning is centred around well-being and skills for independence. From the time our students arrive, we think about where they will be moving to after they leave us to ensure they are well prepared to achieve their goals and succeed.

We are looking for an inspirational Assistant Head Teacher, who can contribute to and embed the ethos and vision of the school as part of our extended leadership team. Working closely with our Deputy Head Teacher, the Assistant Head Teacher will lead the development and implementation of an innovative and inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role will focus on ensuring that our creative and project‑based curriculum is securely implemented, enhances student engagement and prepares them for future opportunities.

In addition, the role will contribute to promoting a safe and supportive school environment, working alongside safeguarding and pastoral teams to ensure that student well‑being, personal development and safeguarding are effectively embedded across the curriculum and wider school experience.

As an experienced, qualified Teacher, the successful candidate will:

• Have substantial experience and/or understanding of SEMH/ASC and how to create supportive learning environments
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide teaching staff, fostering collaboration and a positive working environment
• Proficient in assessing student progress and evaluating teaching effectiveness, using data to inform instructional practices
• Be able to demonstrate their ability to develop and support staff
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating curricula tailored to meet the needs of students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges
• Awareness of current trends in pedagogy, including differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
• Sufficient knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students

We understand the importance of building meaningful relationships with pupils and families to nurture growth and development of relational milestones such as building trust and sharing enjoyment. Care and making connections are at the heart of our ethos and we work hard to ensure all staff feel cared for too. We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. As part of a new and growing group, we will offer significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues to develop innovative teaching practice.

The well‑being of our staff is an important priority; therefore we provide opportunities to ensure we value their hard work and dedication and promote a healthy work‑life balance. We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters: providing a rich environment in which children and young adults can learn and thrive. We recognise that our schools serve their own communities and are unique, but we also insist that our schools follow Spaghetti Bridge ways of working, which ensure high expectations and equality of opportunity for all our pupils.

Early application is encouraged as we may appoint prior to the closing date. For further information please email recruitment@spbridge.co.uk. Spaghetti Bridge Ltd is committed to safeguarding. All employees working at this school must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and employment references. References will be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools and online searches will be completed for all shortlisted candidates in line with the provisions of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Spaghetti Bridge undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.