Assistant Headteacher
đź“Ť Location: Pentyrch, Cardiff
đź’° Salary: ÂŁ45,000 - ÂŁ49,000
đź“… Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a compassionate and experienced educational leader looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Do you have a passion for supporting students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex medical needs? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Masterclass are working with a dedicated and nurturing all through school committed to providing exceptional education and care for students with PMLD and complex medical needs. The school boosts some excellent facilities such as hydrotherapy pool, multisensory rooms and a high-tech music room.
The Role
As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the school’s strategic direction, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team. You will lead on areas such as curriculum development, student wellbeing, and staff development, ensuring our provision remains outstanding. This role will have a 40% timetable.
Key Responsibilities
âś… Provide strategic leadership and operational management across the school
âś… Ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and care for students with PMLD and complex medical needs
âś… Support, mentor, and develop staff to maintain outstanding teaching standards
âś… Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
âś… Collaborate with parents, carers, therapists, and external agencies to support holistic student development
âś… Lead on safeguarding and student welfare initiatives
About You
âś” Proven leadership experience in a special school or a similar setting
âś” Strong knowledge of PMLD, complex medical needs, and multi-sensory approaches to learning
âś” A deep understanding of inclusive education and personalised learning plans
âś” Excellent communication and team leadership skills
âś” A commitment to ensuring every child receives the best possible care and education
If you are an inspirational leader with a heart for special education, we would love to meet you!
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.
Masterclass Education are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
* Weekly pay (PAYE)
* A fantastic holiday scheme
* Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
* MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)
* Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass Education is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short/long term contracts. Masterclass Education are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have