Assistant Head Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting inclusive practices and personal development across the school and ensuring that all learners have access to high-quality education tailored to their individual needs. We are seeking a candidate to build and strengthen our leadership team and its capacity to support the school. Areas of responsibility could include some or all of the following, though we are open to ideas for candidates with particular strengths;

• Behaviour and engagement
• Safeguarding Lead
• Personal development
• Assistant SENDCo role
  Honours degree in a related subject
• PGCE or equivalent in secondary or primary education
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to deliver elements of key curriculum areas
• Successful experience teaching the relevant subject at Key Stage 2, 3 or 4
• Leadership and management experience
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, external agencies, and students.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent relationships with children and young people
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

If you are an outstanding relationship builder who can inspire exceptional performance and maintain a positive and enthusiastic learning environment for pupils and colleagues alike, this could be the perfect career move for you!

As part of Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress. If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there. Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

• A clear and collaborative line management structure
• Strong links with our SENDCo and wider SEN team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A warm, committed staff team who value creativity and care
• Weekly enrichment activities tailored to pupil needs
• A stunning natural setting that enhances wellbeing and learning
• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our students
• Teacher Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• SEN allowance
• Wellbeing support

About the school: Clay Hill School is a specialist independent school for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), set within the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of the New Forest. Pupils are taught in small classes, with a strong focus on personalised learning, wellbeing, and progress. Every pupil is seen as an individual, and their education is shaped around their unique strengths, needs, and aspirations.

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