Assistant Headteacher in Alveston

Two Bridges Academy is a specialist SEND school that opened in September 2024 and, in a short time, has established an exceptional educational offer for our pupils. As we move towards our final phase of growth in September 2026, we are now seeking to expand our leadership capacity by appointing an outstanding Assistant Headteacher.

We are designated as a provision for pupils with SLD and PMLD, with a large proportion of our cohort having ASC or SLCN identified as the primary need on their EHCP. Our provision is carefully adapted to meet the diverse needs of all pupils.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in the continued development of our school and its provision. You will contribute to strategic leadership while maintaining a strong operational focus to ensure consistently high-quality education for all learners.

• Operational leadership of the whole school
• Supporting the delivery and development of an outstanding SEND curriculum and provision
• Leading whole-school Behaviour, Therapies and Attendance
• Leading, developing and supporting staff to ensure high standards of practice
• Managing resources effectively to maximise impact and outcomes for pupils
• Ensuring the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all pupils

A core aspect of the role is building and sustaining strong relationships. You will:

• Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families
• Support, mentor, and coach staff
• Work collaboratively with external professionals, therapists, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Contribute to a culture of reflection, teamwork and continuous improvement

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to our mission, vision and values
• An experienced and compassionate SEND leader or aspiring leader
• Able to demonstrate strong knowledge and experience working with SLD, PMLD, and complex co-existing needs
• Able to demonstrate strong expertise in the development and implementation of positive behaviour approaches for pupils with complex SEND needs
• Passionate about inclusive education and pupil-centred practice
• Committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every pupil
• Skilled in assessing whole-school priorities and delivering solution-focused improvements that benefit all
• Able to manage complex and difficult scenarios and conversations with compassion, care and kindness
• A positive, resilient and highly adaptable leader, able to support pupils, families and staff through challenge, change and complexity

We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration. You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school. You will work in a purpose-built provision with specialist facilities. You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support. Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.

Interviews are due to take place on Friday 6th March 2026.

Enable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.