What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced and passionate educator looking for the next step in your leadership journey? Do you have the drive to make a profound impact on the lives of children with severe and profound learning needs?
Mill Ford School is seeking a dynamic and dedicatedAssistant Headteacherto lead and inspire within our specialist provision, based in a thriving mainstream primary school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team, ensuring exceptional education for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs while also playing a pivotal role in improving whole-school attendance.
The Role:
As Assistant Headteacher, you will:
• Teach & Lead – Deliver high-quality, engaging learning experiences for primary-aged children with severe and profound learning needs. Support and develop an outstanding curriculum tailored to individual needs.
• Inspire & Support – Lead and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team. Champion best practices in SEND education.
• Drive Attendance Improvement – Take strategic responsibility for whole-school attendance, developing initiatives that support engagement and reduce absence.
• Work in Partnership – Collaborate with colleagues across, promoting inclusion and shared learning. Engage with parents, carers, and external professionals to provide holistic support for every child.
About You:
• Qualified teacher with leadership experience in a special education setting.
• Passionate about SEND, with expertise in supporting children with severe and profound learning difficulties.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to lead whole-school attendance improvements.
• Committed to building a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
• A confident communicator who can engage with staff, families, and multi-agency professionals.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
-A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team dedicated to professional growth.
- The chance to shape a unique, specialist provision within a mainstream setting.
- A rewarding role where you will see the tangible impact of your work every day.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mill Ford School is fully committed to keeping our pupils safe. Safeguarding means keeping everyone safe from harm such as abuse, bullying, discrimination, hate crimes or harassment, including child on child sexual harassment and abuse. Safeguarding also includes keeping children and young people safe from on line abuse, bullying and risks to their health and safety. More information on safeguarding at Mill Ford School can be found on our website at: Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS application as part of our pre-employment checks as well as participating in a rolling programme of regular safeguarding checks.