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Assistant Headteacher – SEMH School

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Compass Associates

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Location:
United Kingdom, Barnsley

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Category:
Education

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are a Good-rated 20 place bespoke SEMH school with a strong, stable team, excellent systems and processes, and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and culture. As we prepare for future growth, we are looking for a dynamic and passionate Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who thrives in a small, nurturing environment and wants to make a significant impact. The Assistant Head will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school while maintaining meaningful classroom contact.

Job Responsibility:

  • Balance leadership duties with a teaching commitment
  • Lead on either Maths or English
  • Oversee high-quality teaching and learning across the school
  • Drive curriculum development, ensuring it meets the needs of our SEMH learners
  • Lead and support CPD initiatives for staff
  • Conduct learning walks and provide feedback to develop teaching practice
  • Manage small teaching teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and positive staff culture
  • Contribute to strategic planning and support the Headteacher in the continued improvement and expansion of the school

Requirements:

  • Hold a QTS or equivalent qualification
  • Proven experience leading or developing a team within a specialist SEN/SEMH setting
  • The ability to inspire, coach, and support colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching
  • A track record of contributing to whole-school improvement, teaching and learning initiatives, or curriculum development
  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to balance classroom commitments with leadership responsibilities
  • A reflective, resilient, and relational approach to working with both students and staff
What we offer:

£200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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