Job Description
Role: Assistant Headteacher
Salary: £57,556 - £60,266
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: April 2025 or earlier
MLK Education Search is excited to be partnering with this brand new, specialist provision in Sutton, which provides a safe and nurturing environment for 11–19 year olds with diagnoses of SEMH and Autism.
They are seeking to appoint a confident, dynamic, and resilient Assistant Head to the SLT who can inspire and staff and ensure students make excellent progress. As a new, small school catering for 45 students, you will be joining at the beginning of an exceptionally exciting journey of growth and therefore may be required to wear several hats, including a portion of the teaching timetable where required.
You will be:
* An experienced Assistant Head Teacher or senior teacher within a similar environment
* Knowledgeable of the Ofsted framework and Independent Schools Standards to support the school on its journey to outstanding.
* A motivational leader, able to drive staff and pupils, with a person-centred approach.
* Ambitious and have a 'can and will do' attitude, to ensure the success of your school.
* Committed to, and passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs, including trauma, attachment and challenging behaviours.
* A visionary leader with highly effective management skills.
* Familiar with building and delivering a creative curriculum to overcome barriers to learning.
They will offer:
* Competitive salary, occupational sick pay, life assurance and financial wellbeing service
* Bonuses at Christmas and for referrals
* Additional perks with savings on dining, cinema, supermarkets, and attractions!
* Clear opportunities for career progression, subsidised qualifications, and free online courses
* Employee assistance programme
* Supportive management and senior leaders.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity that you would like to pursue, please APPLY NOW!
Or alternatively, please contact me on:
T: 07793 209 744
E: Greg.Bookman@MLK-Search.co.uk
*Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role*