Assistant Headteacher – Complex Needs School
Are you an experienced SEND leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within an outstanding specialist setting? Do you have the passion, expertise and vision to help shape the future of a school supporting pupils with complex learning needs? This exceptional complex needs school in South Birmingham is seeking an ambitious and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join its senior leadership team.

This specialist school supports children and young people with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), severe and profound learning difficulties, communication needs and physical disabilities. The school is renowned for its nurturing ethos, exceptional facilities and commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for every pupil.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school, supporting the Headteacher and wider leadership team to drive standards, develop staff and ensure outstanding provision across the school. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, support staff and families to ensure pupils receive a truly personalised educational experience.
This role would suit an experienced Assistant Headteacher, SENCO or middle leader looking to progress into senior leadership within a specialist setting.

The Role:

• Support the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across the provision
• Lead and develop teams of teachers and support staff
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure high-quality outcomes for learners with complex needs
• Promote a culture of inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with therapists, families and external agencies
• Support curriculum development and personalised learning pathways
• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and improvement planning

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant experience within a SEND or complex needs setting
• Strong understanding of Autism, complex learning needs and specialist provision
• Previous leadership experience as an Assistant Headteacher, SENCO, Phase Leader or equivalent
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• A commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for children with SEND

In Return You Will Receive:

• A senior leadership role within a highly respected specialist school
• Outstanding facilities and access to exceptional resources
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to influence and shape specialist SEND provision
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to pupils, families and staff

If you are interested in this Assistant Headteacher opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other SEND leadership opportunities across the West Midlands.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.