Assistant Principal SEN School Group Christchurch Start Date: January 2025 Permanent Role, Fulltime Competitive Salary, Dependent on experience A highly regarded Special Educational Needs (SEN) school group in Christchurch is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal to join their team on a permanent basis from January 2025. This unique opportunity is ideal for an experienced educational leader passionate about supporting learners with diverse needs, including childhood trauma, social anxiety, school phobia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that enables every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The successful candidate will: Leadership & Vision : Provide strategic leadership and inspire staff to deliver exceptional outcomes for learners. Curriculum & Inclusion : Oversee the development of a tailored curriculum that meets the needs of students with complex learning profiles. Staff Development : Support and mentor staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Student Wellbeing : Champion the emotional and mental health of students, implementing evidence-based strategies to empower their progress and confidence. Key Requirements: Proven leadership experience in an SEN or related educational setting. A thorough understanding of the needs of learners with complex profiles, including trauma-informed practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with staff, students, and families effectively. A commitment to upholding the school’s values of respect, inclusivity, and resilience. Relevant qualifications, including QTS or equivalent. What’s on Offer: A collaborative and supportive working environment with a team dedicated to making a difference. Opportunities for professional growth and career development. A competitive salary package reflecting the responsibilities of the role. This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that puts the needs of its students at the heart of everything it does. If you are a passionate and driven leader ready to shape the future for children and young people with SEN, this could be your next career step. For consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.