Assistant Head Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Good opportunity for leaders interested in curriculum development, with a focus on SEMH and SEND.
- Focus on curriculum and assessment in primary education
- Impact on students with SEMH challenges
- Supportive environment for growth and development
- Requires specific knowledge on SEMH
Pros
- Focus on curriculum and assessment development
- Role offers opportunity to impact students with SEMH
- Supportive working environment aimed at professional growth
Cons
- Potential stress from SEMH challenges
- Limited information on salary structure
- Expectations for immediate impact may be high
Who it's for
Mid-level Leadership • In-person
Good fit
- Educators with SEMH experience
- Leaders interested in curriculum improvement
- Example-driven professionals seeking impact
Not recommended for
- Candidates without SEMH knowledge
- Those preferring non-curated educational roles
- Individuals seeking flexible work options
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Candidates should be able to demonstrate recent, successful, and sustained impact as a middle or senior leader along with experience of working with children and young people with SEMH. As the operational lead for the Primary Phase, candidates should have a strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and demonstrate leadership in developing ambitious programmes for our pupils. You will have a positive attitude which will inspire, enthuse and motivate students, staff and the wider school community. You must be confident, approachable and have the skills to work collaboratively, build effective teams and also to be a present and visible leader who leads by example.
The person we are looking for:
- We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Assistant Head Teacher for Curriculum and Assessment to support our primary phase from September 2025 (or earlier if possible).
- We invite applications from enthusiastic and passionate aspiring senior leaders or existing senior leaders who have a proven track record of impacting positively on curriculum and assessment at primary.
- Be passionate about working with children and young people with SEND and Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, offering them a breadth of opportunity and support to reach their destination.
- Have experience in working as a middle or aspiring leader across a school.
- Have knowledge and understanding of SEMH and how children and young people with SEMH needs (including ASC, ADHD and SCLN) learn and be able to use knowledge of different strategies to adapt learning to meet the needs of children.
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with the commitment and motivation to inspire children’s learning and development, enhancing progress and raising attainment and achievement for all.
- Have an up to date understanding of the primary National Curriculum, including the Engagement Model, and be able to deliver and adapt learning to meet the needs of children in primary.
- Have experience of curriculum and assessment development within a school and understand how data, benchmarking and progress tracking can impact all groups of learners, ensuring everyone achieves.
- Have a strong commitment to professional development and a drive to become an aspiring senior leader, demonstrating vision and the ability to inspire others in education.
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and adapted lessons which meet individual needs.
- Have the ability to foster good relationships with children, young people, staff, parents, carers, other agencies and stakeholders.
Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with children and young people with a range of complex needs.
