Assistant Headteacher

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated professional to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the St George’s site, providing high quality SEND provision for learners across KS4 and KS5 from September 2026.

[Employer hidden] is a 212-place special school in Peterborough for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old with a wide range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). The school operated as one school across three separate sites within the city. At [Employer hidden], we provide an inclusive and supportive environment where every learner is valued, encouraged to develop independence, and supported through an aspirational learning journey towards adulthood.

We are looking for a person who is dedicated to improving the life experiences and opportunities of children and young people with SEND, allowing pupils ‘to be the best they can be!’

You will be responsible for the day to day leadership and management of the St George’s site, ensuring ambitious, personalised provision and strong outcomes for all learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Site leadership and operational management
• Statutory compliance at KS4, including curriculum, assessment, accreditation and safeguarding
• Leadership of KS5 pathways, aligned to Preparation for Adulthood outcomes
• Oversight and quality assurance of EHCPs, Annual Reviews and transitions
• Leadership of careers education and Gatsby Benchmarks

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Are a creative and innovative teacher who is committed to meeting the needs of pupils.
• Have successful experience of leading whole school initiatives.
• Have knowledge and experience of teaching pupils with a wide range of learning needs.
• Have experience of planning, delivering and monitoring a curriculum for pupils with diverse learning needs.
• Have good organisational skills and interpersonal skills forming positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Have a clear and up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant safeguarding legislation and the ability to promote a culture of safeguarding across the school.
• Can build positive and effective working relationships with other professionals and stakeholders and can work as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• A supportive and friendly working environment in a school that firmly holds its pupils at the heart of everything we do.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your leadership skills.
• An exciting curriculum where creativity and real purposeful learning is key.
• A supportive, experienced, and motivated staff team.
• Friendly, dedicated and supportive staff, parents and governors.
• The opportunity to work strategically to develop your own leadership skills with support from nationally recognised organisations.
• On-going professional development opportunities for future leaders.

Key Dates

• Apply by: 9am Tuesday 5th May 2026
• School Tours: Please contact School Office to arrange a visit
• Interviews: Friday 15th May 2026

Application Instructions

Please email applications to [contact hidden]. Please go to our website to view vacancy and download application form.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment: [contact hidden]

Safeguarding Commitment

The Governing Board of [Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.